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Launch of the Rio Conventions’ ecosystems and climate change pavilion: enhancing synergies The side event will launch the Rio Conventions’ ecosystems and climate change pavilion at the COP in order to enhance awareness raising and information sharing about the latest science and practice on the linkages between biodiversity, climate change and combating desertification/land degradation.
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Jaime Webbe
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
jaime.webbe@cbd.int
+1 514 2878718
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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 |
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Japan's contribution on REDD+ Japan’s co-chairmanship of REDD+ Partnership, wide range of financial and technical assistance to developing countries, development of forest and carbon monitoring utilizing satellites with advanced technology called ALOS and GOSAT, Global Mapping Project and enhancement of new possible mechanisms to promote public and private engagement.
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Tomohiro Shimada
Japan
tomohiro.shimada@mofa.go.jp
+81 3 55018493
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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 |
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The missing link to success: Women in REDD Event on how a gender approach and women’s empowerment are essential to a successful implementation of REDD initiatives.
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Anne Havnør
Norway
aig@mfa.no
+47 32 93222943
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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 |
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Wetlands, HWP and Soil N2O: IPCC response to request from SBSTA TFI held an expert meeting examining the current IPCC guidance on wetlands, HWP and Soil N2O, and to promote the emission factor database. This side event reports on that meeting and how the IPCC is developing the EFDB.
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Renate Christ
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
ipcc-sec@wmo.int
+41 22 7308254
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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 |
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Experience and future directions for Kyoto's Joint Implementation mechanism: Question and answer session with the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (JISC) Progress with JI is mixed but there are clear routes forward. The JISC has reviewed the experience so far with JI and sought ways to maintain and possibly improve the role of JI in the post-2012 world. The JISC will present this work (see its report to CMP6) and answer questions.
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Kay Merce
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
kmerce@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151507
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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 |
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Equity, environment, and development as essential considerations for the climate negotiations TWN, South Centre and UNANIMA convene this panel to address equity, environment and development needs for the climate negotiations to have fair outcomes. Experts will discuss these as the foundation for an equity paradigm for global cooperative action on climate change. Discussions will include water.
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Yvonne Miller
Third World Network (TWN)
ymiller@twngeneva.ch
+41 78 8929203
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Aviation bunker fuels At this side event, the aviation sector will be seeking a dialogue with governments and other interested stakeholders towards finding the most appropriate way forward for addressing aviation bunker fuel emissions and ways for presenting effective solutions for consideration at COP 16.
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Andreas Hardeman
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
hardemana@iata.org
+41 22 7702062
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Agriculture in the UNFCCC: Focusing on small holder farmers and food producers The session will focus on needs of small holders and producers CC negotiations with broader focus including critical inputs, links to trade, product pricing and policies that influence land use, state sovereignty, food security environmental integrity, social impacts.
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Sharad Joshi
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON)
cecoedecon@gmail.com
+91 98290 59202
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Patents, technological knowledge and access to climate change mitigation technologies UNEP, EPO and ICTSD carried out a study on patents and clean energy technologies. The panel will discuss how practical tools derived from this study can contribute to a better understanding of IPR options in the UNFCCC negotiations. The panel will also consider relevant future areas of research.
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Sabine Lunau
European Patent Office (EPO)
slunau@epo.org
+31 6 42808502
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Applying safeguards and enhancing co-benefits in Ecuador, and REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards Co-hosted by Government of Ecuador, CARE and CCBA, this event will provide an overview of progress and challenges in applying safeguards and enhancing multiple benefits in Ecuador's national REDD+ strategy and use of the REDD+ Social & Environmental Standards in Ecuador, and in Indonesia and Brazil.
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Charles Ehrhart
CARE International (CI)
ehrhart@careclimatechange.org
+1 415 5083684
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Report card on CDM reform Representatives from CDM EB, UNFCCC, and DOE, DNA, PD Forums will review progress 1 year after release of 2/CMP 5 and McKinsey report. From their perspective, panelists will identify key issues which have been addressed/resolved and highlight those which continue to present a challenge.
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Leo Perkowski
Project Developer Forum Ltd. (PD-Forum)
leo.perkowski@pd-forum.net
+1 321 4323081
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Sustainable agriculture and terrestrial C management: Research and best practices to inform climate policy Cornell university and the sustainable agriculture network share research and on-the-ground experiences incorporating mitigation and adaptation activities in agriculture, including soil organic C management strategies and C management using biochar systems, and discuss policy implications.
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Mark Moroge
Rainforest Alliance (RA)
mmoroge@ra.org
+1 212 2126771937
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Real input for climate change mitigation and adaptation: Central American community groups on REDD+ Raise awareness on different stakeholders about local communities’ efforts on REDD+ activities, and facilitating a space for local communities’ proposals on this issue, with a strong social justice, diversity, and multicultural component in Central American indigenous peoples’ and farmers groups.
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Alberto Chinchilla
Costa Rica
mrmartinez@acicafoc.org
+506 506 22406274
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Projet NECTAR: Adaptation au changement climatique en Afrique Présentation des résultats des études sectorielles approfondies sur l'adaptation au changement climatique en Afrique dans les secteurs de l'énergie, du bâtiment et de la forêt.
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Nicolas Biron
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF/IFDD)
n.biron@iepf.org
+418 692 5727
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Science-based longterm targets - Why they're needed, how they can be achieved Scientists, activists, and advocates from the Center for Biological Diversity and 350.org discuss how we can reach an international agreement with scientifically-based targets and how existing U.S. law, including the Clean Air Act, and growing public support can help us get there.
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Jeremy Osborn
350.org (350.org)
jeremy@350.org
+1 802 5524067
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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National and international policy responses to the carbon budget approach: an Indian perspective Realizing future entitlements into actions, under different scenarios of equity based carbon budget, require pragmatic interplay of national and international responses. To enable this, a rethinking of policies, instruments and institutions is essential for an effective global climate regime.
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Sasanka Thilakasiri
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
sasanka.thilakasiri@teri.res.i
+91 11 24682100
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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State of play in negotiations: Equity and human rights in international climate change dialogue processes Building on past efforts to drive climate justice agenda in international dialogue processes, this event will facilitate an exchange of views between governments and civil society on ways to deliver equity and protect human rights in accordance with international law.
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Joseph Mwenda
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance** (PACJA)
mwemithika@yahoo.com
+20 254 4443627
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Supporting mitigation in developing countries -NAMAs/MRV, CDM reform,
and Japan's initiative Establishing a low carbon society requires increased mitigation
efforts both by developing and developed countries, strengthened
cooperation, and enhanced international system. This event introduces
Japan's recent efforts related to NAMAs/MRV and CDM reform in cooperation
with developing countries.
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Satoshi Iemoto
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
iemoto@oecc.or.jp
+81 3 54720144
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Mexico and Latinamerica: mitigation challenges and perspectives in strategic sectors. This event aims to analyze the mitigation challenges and perspectives that Mexico and Latin America face to promote changes in strategic sectors such as energy, transport and forestry.
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Sandra Guzmán
Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA)
sandrag@cemda.org.mx
+52 55 52863323
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Education, training and public awareness on climate change "Presentation of good practices" The event is organized by Dominican Republic and will present good practices in Latin American and the Caribbean region on Article 6 related with education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information and international cooperation. A publication will be launched.
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Juan Diego Valenzuela
Corporación Grupo Tayrona
juandiegoval@gmail.com
+57 317 6450070
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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National climate change action plan of Turkey Turkey, considering her own special circumstances, is continuing to contribute to global action against climate change. The aim of the National Climate Change Action Plan is to tackle climate change by cutting greenhouse gas emissions and to build resilience through managing impacts of climate change.
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Mustafa Sahin
Türkiye
m_sahin4@yahoo.com
+90 312 2076617
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Climate finance: The good, the bad and the ugly How far are we away from a just and equitable deal on climate finance? Panelists will look at principles, sources and governance for effectively financing developing country mitigation and repaying Annex I climate debt and at how far current commitments and proposals go towards achieving this.
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Nina Ascoly
Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)
nina@foei.org
+31 20 6221369
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Policy lessons from REDD projects and new methodologies: VCS, FAS, CD, Terra Global and ADP Lessons from developing robust REDD methodologies and projects under VCS, and new initiatives to include REDD projects in regional and national accounting, can inform policy debate. On the ground work shows credible standards increase technical and political integrity, making REDD implementation real.
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Thais Megid Pinto
Sustainable Amazonas Foundation (FAS)
thais.megid@fas-amazonas.org
+55 92 40098900
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Side event on emissions from international transport – global solutions for global industries First part of this side event will focus on the achievements of ICAO`s 37th assembly and its recently adopted policy on aviation and climate change. The second part on IMO`s extensive work on development of technical, operational and market-based reduction measures for international shipping.
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Jane Hupe
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
jhupe@icao.int
+1 514 9546363
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Systematic climate observations for the UNFCCC Climate observations underpin virtually all of the work of the UNFCCC. This side event highlights progress in improving systematic observation and underscores the deficiencies that remain, as identified by the principal organizations responsible for facilitating improvements.
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Carolin Richter
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
crichter@wmo.int
+41 79 7208092
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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CDM Executive Board: question and answer session The Executive Board of the CDM will report on its activities and answer questions from the audience.
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Kay Merce
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
kmerce@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151507
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Full scale implementation of CC:iNET Launch of the full-scale implementation of the UNFCCC information network clearing house on Article 6 of the Convention - CC:iNet. The secretariat will present the full-scale implementation of CC:iNet, highlighting improvements and enhancements that have been implemented to make it fully functional, multilingual and more user-friendly.
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David Paterson
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
dpaterson@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151536
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Climate finance portal Update on the progress of the finance portal for climate change, being developed by the UNFCCC secretariat. The event will also serve as the formal launch of the climate finance options platform, which is being developed by UNDP and the World Bank Group.
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Marcelo Jordan
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
mjordan@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151145
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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Displacement and migration: Examples of initiatives and activities to support resilience and adaptation This event will focus on national and sub-national level policy and programme implementation, including assistance in the development of policies on displacement and climate change; advocacy on displacement; and dissemination of tools that specifically target vulnerable communities such as refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants.
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Daniel Schensul
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
schensul@unfpa.org
+1 212 2975236
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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LEG/LDC experience with the NAPAs and the LDCF The LEG, LDC Parties and the UN agencies will share experiences on the NAPA process and on accessing the LDCF. A LEG publication on best practices and lessons learned with the NAPA will be presented.
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Paul Desanker
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
pdesanker@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151362
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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 |
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EU climate financing: NGO analysis and recommendations Climate Action Network Europe's analysis of the current status of the EU fast start finance delivery and further recommendations for mid-term financing.
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Ulriikka Aarnio
Climate Action Network - Europe (CAN - Europe)
ulriikka@climnet.org
+32 494 525761
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Solving the funding problem of the energy transition with the help of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) The WFC demonstrates how raise USD100bn per year through new SDRs to finance climate protection investments in developing nations. The centerpiece of the proposal is a new supervisory body composed of organizations like UNEP, UNDP, UNFCCC and IRENA as well as national development finance institutions.
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Stefan Schurig
World Future Council (WFC)
Stefan.Schurig@worldfuturecoun
+4 40 307091427
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change mitigation action and national circumstance of Belarus Key issues on climate change mitigation and adaptation actions in Belarus are highlighted and national circumstances are discussed. Experience in restoring peatlands, a concept for their sustainable management and the VCS peatland rewetting and conservation standard and methodology are presented.
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Iryna Rudzko
Belarus
climate.belarus@tut.by
+375 17 2006420
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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The Malaysian approach: Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures by the oil palm industry The Malaysian approach: Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures by the oil palm industry.
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Chiew Wei Puah
Malaysia
cwpuah@mpob.gov.my
+6 3 87694805
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Keeping climate solutions on track – the role of partnerships, good practice and the role of rail UNEP and CN Net, ITPS and UIC present good carbon neutral practice and solutions scaled to the size of the transport challenge: emissions reduction potential of rail including carbon footprint of high speed, aid scheme for rail infrastructure in developing countries and rail’s approach to adaptation.
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Margrethe Sagevik
International Union of Railways (UIC)
sagevik@uic.org
+33 1 44492035
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Food for all in a warming world? Agricultural systems that enable adaptation and support ecosystems Today's globalised food system increases hunger and degrades ecosystems. Practical Action, Development Fund Norway, Brot fur die Welt, EED and farmers explain the ecological, resilient and productive alternatives, highlighting the policies needed to transform food provision and feed the world in 2050.
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Rachel Berger
Practical Action
rachel.berger@practicalaction.
+44 7966 542181
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Blue Carbon: Valuing CO2 mitigation by coastal marine systems Coastal marine ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses and salt marshes, sequester carbon up to 50 times the rate observed in terrestrial systems. This session details the importance of these systems and the opportunities for valuing this unaccounted contribution to climate change mitigation
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Jennifer McCullough
Conservation International (CI)
jmccullough@conservation.org
+703 341 2526
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Food security and human rights in Small Island Developing States and the Arctic Arctic and SIDS coastal communities face common challenges due to a rapidly changing climate. They rely on the environment and natural resources for their livelihoods and face a similar struggle for survival because of climate change and other stresses. Arranged by the Many Strong Voices programme.
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Petter Haugneland
Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO)
petter.haugneland@cicero.uio.n
+47 47 4798234699
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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The Private Sector & Climate Change Roundtable on: Setting conditions and mobilising finance
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James Ramsey
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)
anna@rtcc.org
+44 20 77992222
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Integrating adaptation needs in REDD+ sub-national schemes Forest ecosystems play a crucial role in adaptation and mitigation. FAN-Bolivia presents approaches to integrate adaptation into REDD+ sub-national initiatives. Results of regional climate models and impact assessments are factored in into the design and implementation of a REDD+ program.
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Natalia Calderon
Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza (FAN Bolivia)
ncalderon@fan-bo.org
+591 7 6845978
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Update on IPCC activities Update on the IPCC special reports currently under preparation and an update on activities related to the AR5.
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Renate Christ
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
ipcc-sec@wmo.int
+41 22 7308254
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Climate-friendly alternative technologies to HFCs Climate-friendly technologies in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
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Rebecca Kirch
Refrigerants, Naturally e.V. (REFNAT)
rebecca.kirch@refrigerantsnatu
+0 61479 4961749640
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Healthy women, healthy planet: Women’s empowerment, family planning, and resilience Women are key stakeholders in adaptation. Access to voluntary family planning improves socio-economic status of women and their families. Reducing unintended pregnancies and giving families the tools to help determine family size reduces strain on the environment and improves resource conservation.
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Kathleen Mogelgaard
Population Action International (PAI)
kmogelgaard@popact.org
+1 202 5573406
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Southern civil society, local community and indigenous peoples perspectives on REDD Accra Caucus and Global Forest Coalition members share perspectives on national and international REDD processes. REDD may determine the future of forest dependent communities. How have local perspectives on REDD been taken into consideration? What is the political will to respect and implement rights in REDD and address underlying causes?
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Simon Councell
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK)
SimonC@rainforestuk.com
+44 207 4850193
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Gender into international climate policy - climate and gender capacity building for women scholars GenderCC and Colorado State University assess the progress made in the
negotiations towards gender and climate justice, and discuss strategies
to boost gender sensitive implementation, incl. building academic
capacity through engaging women and girls in climate science as
researchers and educators.
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Gotelind Alber
GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice e.V. (GenderCC)
secretariat@gendercc.net
+49 30 21980088
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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The inner dimensions of climate change The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University and Global Peace Initiative of Women in a joint forum: Spiritual and religious leaders explore ways to inspire and motivate civil society to shift perceptions and behaviors to effect outer change and reverse damage to our environment.
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Marianne Marstrand
Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW)
marstrandm@gpiw.org
+1 917 4129587
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Carbon Capture and Storage; recent developments and next steps Addressing climate change requires the rapid, large-scale deployment of CCS in both developed and developing countries as well as in multiple sectors including power, CO2-intensive industry and renewable biomass for negative emissions. This event looks at progress to date and future prospects.
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Luke Warren
Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA)
luke.warren@ccsassociation.org
+44 0 2030318750
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Agriculture and forestry under hot and arid conditions Israel has expertise in efficient use of water and afforestation in arid zones. Three case studies will be presented on agricultural production and forestry under desert climate regimes, characterized by low rainfall and high temperatures. Techniques for overcoming constraints will be discussed.
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Ronnie Cohen Ginat
Israel
ronyg@sviva.gov.il
+972 50 6233390
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Biodiversity and climate change: Regional view on REDD+ readiness and forest governance in Amazon basin Findings of a regional consultation on priority research needs on CC and development and its link with biodiversity; and presentation of a wide study on the status of forest policies, governance and REDD+ readiness activities, and national and sub-national pilot projects in the Amazon basin countries.
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Mariana Pavan
Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas (IDESAM)
mn.pavan@idesam.org.br
+55 92 33087360
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Sustainable Building Practices in Affordable Mass Housing: Latin America and other developing countries The IPCC states the emission reduction potential in the building sector exceeds the combined emission reduction potential in forestry, industry and transport. This event informs of India’s climate mitigation initiatives through building energy efficiency and sustainable building efforts.
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Sonia Gupta
Centre for Built Environment (CBE)
dcsgmail@yahoo.co.in
+91 33 9830065104
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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A smart grid is a green grid: why a smart grid and its “negawatts” are needed to achieve climate goals A smart grid can dispatch efficiency to offset wind/solar variability and store wind power generated at night. Smart meters and smart appliances yield feedback info to consumers that cause them to reduce use by 5-15%. Google, Honeywell, Whirlpool, other DRSG members and major environment NGOs will present.
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Vananh Le
Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG)
Vananh.le@drsgcoalition.org
+1 202 2961640
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Institutions and governance mechanisms for climate finance The nascent climate finance system will likely lack a single global coordinating, dispersing, or monitoring institution. Co-hosted by New York University and Dartmouth College, this panel will examine the necessary institutions, governance mechanisms and incentives required engage private and public actors in a global climate finance system.
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Patricia Palmiotto
Dartmouth College
patricia.palmiotto@dartmouth.e
+1 603 6462244
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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China's Policies, Measures, Actions and
Achievements in terms of Combating Climate Change This side event will present China's
policies and actions for addressing climate change and China's position
towards international negotiation on climate change, as well as the
effectiveness and impact of UNDP China's cooperation on climate change in
China.
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Gao Hairan
China
gao.hairan@ccchina.gov.cn
+86 10 68501567
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Capacity development as a driver of low-emission, climate-resilient development The side event will present the UN’s approach, experience and readiness to support capacity development to address climate change. Speakers will share practical examples and lessons learnt from areas such as adaptation, mitigation, REDD and finance, and discuss the one UN experience of capacity support.
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Seraphine Haeussling
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
seraphine.haeussling@unep.org
+1 234 567890
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Climate service for all Organized jointly by WMO, UNESCO and other UN partner agencies, the event showcases the progress in the development of the “Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)” which guides the development of climate services for all to adapt and mitigate climate change and for climate-risk management.
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Avinash Tyagi
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
atyagi@wmo.int
+41 79 54207
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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How to match support with mitigation plans in developing countries? The Nordic countries intend to launch a scaled-up initiative on supporting appropriate mitigating action. The first step is a feasibility study in a developing country with the ambition to launch a pilot project in 2011. This aim of this side event is to discuss how to best match Nordic support with mitigation plans in developing countries.
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Mats Ekenger
Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM)
mek@norden.org
+45 33 960200
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Progress in review of the fifth national communications of Annex I parties, review teams and parties perspectives Experience from the review of the fifth national communications of annex I parties will be presented from the perspectives of the review teams and parties.
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Ruta Bubniene
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
rbubniene@unfccc.int
+4 228 8151686
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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Nairobi Framework: The way forward and facing new challenges To present an update of partners activities and collaborative efforts undertaken in 2010 and the way forward in terms of addressing new challenges. The NF partners will highlight the achievements and challenges in promoting CDM in developing countries.
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Lucy Waruingi
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
lwaruingi@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151340
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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 |
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ESA’s climate change initiative ESA will inform on a major European initiative on space-based observations for GCOS. Long-term satellite data provides a unique global record of recent climate change which, with in-situ data and climate models, underpins scientific understanding of climate change and informs adaptation policies.
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Frank Martin Seifert
European Space Agency (ESA)
frank.martin.seifert@esa.int
+390 6 94180560
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Integrated approaches: Climate change is not another sector Tearfund and partners discuss how governments, donors and the international community can work cross-ministry and sector for the integration of water, food, DRR, livelihoods and ecosystems approaches for adaptation. RAC-F discuss how to implement a bottom-up approach to climate-proofing existing development strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
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Sara Shaw
Tearfund
sara.shaw@tearfund.org
+44 208 9437944
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Making implementation happen Time is running out. Action on the ground is essential. The right incentives for investments in clean technologies in developing countries are essential. How can governments and the private sector work better together to reach our common goals.
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Barbara Black
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
black@wbcsd.org
+41 22 8393105
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Progress, prospects and challenges for REDD+ governance Governance is critical for REDD+ as finance grows and countries move to reduce forest loss. Speakers from REDD+ countries, civil society, donor countries and programs will debate the state of forest governance in international, national and regional processes and what needs to happen in 2011.
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Priscilla Santos
Amazon Institute of People and the Environment (Imazon)
priscilla@imazon.org.br
+55 91 31824000
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Living up to the education challenge of Article 6: Preparing children and young people for climate change Organized by FAO, UNEP and UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea, UNESCO, UNICEF, British Council, WAGGGS and ECI, this event will facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices in climate change education, including informal and peer education.
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Donna Goodman
Earth Child Institute (ECI)
donnagoodman111@gmail.com
+11 203 3769177
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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State of investments and knowledge wetland emissions reductions Experts and donor countries present current investments and activities for reducing emissions from tropical peatlands.
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Susanna Tol
Wetlands International
susanna.tol@wetlands.org
+31 6 22624702
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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The future of the carbon markets: challenges and the way forward for the EU This event lays out the challenges of the carbon market under a future international agreement, examines the potential roles of the EU ETS and flexible mechanisms including the CDM, JI, and sectoral crediting/ trading in the market development, and discusses the key design elements of the ETS.
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Monica Alessi
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
monica.alessi@ceps.eu
+32 478 297053
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Large-scale bioenergy, REDD, and GMO trees The scaling-up of industrial wood-based bioenergy in Europe and North America; the promotion of REDD, biochar and the use of GMO trees in climate mitigation schemes will have serious impacts on forests and forest dependent indigenous peoples. A panel of experts will address these impacts.
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Anne Petermann
Global Justice Ecology Project, Inc. (GJEP)
globalecology@gmavt.net
+1 802 4822689
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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The next level of CDM: A side event by OBU and CMIA How can the UNFCCC ensure its relevance to the various carbon markets?
This side event will present pioneering Programmes of Activities (PoAs).
It will delve into how the CDM can be scaled up to attract capital,
transfer technology and deliver more emission reductions.
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Leticia Labre
Climate Markets and Investment Association Limited (CMIA)
leticia.labre@cmia.net
+44 7814 533661
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Mountains in peril : Mainstreaming sustainable mountain development into climate change agreements Why mountains are important to address climate change impacts, key issues in mountain countries and ecosystems, how mountain ecosystems can be made more resilient systems for climate change adaptations.
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Robert Zomer
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
rzomer@icimod.org
+97 1 5003222
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Tell it like it is: post-2012 planning, implementing and reporting This event highlights CCXG analysis on different options for reporting and review of National Communications post-2012; as well as the technical, institutional and policy steps needed to develop and implement plans for a low-carbon future.
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Pascale Rossignol
Croatia
pascale.rossignol@oecd.org
+33 1 45249658
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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FPIC in UN-REDD country programs: First-hand experience from Asia Commitment to FPIC is vital for the UN-REDD program to successfully carry out its activities. Practical experience of FPIC processes from the Vietnam and Indonesia country programs, evaluated using a toolkit developed by RECOFTC and regional CSOs, provide lessons for REDD+ program development.
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Ben Vickers
Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC)
ben@recoftc.org
+66 2 9405700
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Reducing vulnerability: Sustainable constructions for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction Innovative approaches for climate-resistant constructions are crucial for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. International experts and at-risk community leaders will analyze the most important on- the- ground solutions in sustainable construction and address the challenges ahead.
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Violeta Gonzalez
International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
vgonzalez@inbar.int
+86 1 3911269783
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change: Glaciers and water resources in Tajikistan and Central Asia. Challenges and solutions To invite key national and international experts together and discuss scientific and policy issues.
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Ilhomjon Rajabov
Tajikistan
irajabov@gmail.com
+99 237 918639318
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change impacts are a reality and severe in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Kenyan case working group Climate financing and impacts on water, energy, housing: infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, conflict and forestry.
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Joan Kariuki
African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
j.kariuki@acts-net.org
+254 711 494832
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Knowledge sharing, capacity building and advocacy for adaptation and climate compatible development ENDA, FARA, ICPAC and IDS discuss knowledge sharing, local knowledge and novel communications strategies - experience of AfricaAdapt. IIED discusses Capacity Strengthening in LDCs on Adaptation to Climate Change (CLACC) – civil society networks building capacity, awareness and coordinating advocacy.
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Secou SARR
Environnement et Developpement du Tiers-Monde (ENDA-TM)
secou@hotmail.com
+221 33 8222496
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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U.S.A., Canadian and South Asian youth climate perspectives, local solutions and global actions Canadian, South Asian and U.S.A. youth experience climate change personally and are active in many ways to stop it. See our newest successes and strategies you can use in this interactive event. With Tides Canada Initiatives Society and Clean Energy Nepal.
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Kyle Gracey
SustainUS
kylegracey@sustainus.org
+1 814 6592405
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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REDD-plus: Enhancing environmental services and private sector participation ITTO, its members and partners have been promoting REDD+ related projects in the tropics to enhance forest related environmental services. Examples will be presented, including the participation of the private sector.
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EDUARDO MANSUR
International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
mansur@itto.int
+81 45 2231110
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Foro Indígena de Abya Yala sobre C. C.:PP.II. REDD-Plus y consentimiento libre previo e informado Presentar el posicionamiento de los Pueblos Indígenas sobre REDD-Plus, los procesos de consulta, libre, previa e informada, los derechos territoriales, la gobernanza y los protocolos indígenas ante las acciones de cambio climatico.
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Steve Dudenhoefer
Asociación AK Tenamit (AAT)
duden@aktenamit.org
+502 5205 6991
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Pacific island countries - taking action on climate change Current and planned climate change actions in the Pacific.
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Espen Ronneberg
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
espenr@sprep.org
+68 5 21929
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Regional, national and sub-national REDD activities in Cameroon Cameroon is implementing REDD pilot project activities since 2007. The objective of this Side Event is to present the overall status and results of Cameroon’s REDD activities which are linked to COMIFAC regional level programmes, as well as the progress on the national and sub-national projects.
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Sharon Gomez
Cameroon
sharon.gomez@gaf.de
+49 89 12152839
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Non-formal peer education and article 6: youth-organisations lead the way to tackle climate change Young people, especially girls are disproportionately affected by climate change but empowered youth who are included in decision-making are powerful change agents. YFJ, WAGGGS and SCI will present recommendations on integrating nonformal peer education to achieve the ultimate goal of the convention.
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Ben Vanpeperstraete
European Youth Forum (YFJ)
ben.vanpeperstraete@youthforum
+32 473 557053
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Forest sinks accounting and crediting: Russia, US and global perspectives This side event will cover hot issues of negotiation about LULUCF accounting
rules and REDD credits, latest improvements in Russian forest GHG
inventory, challenges for carbon financing of forestry projects, model
projections for Russian forests, and role of forest sinks in global
perspective. A joint Side Event with the Government of the Russian
Federation
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Andrey Stetsenko
NGO Center for Environmental Innovation (NGO CEI)
astetsenko@mail.ru
+7 926 9110514
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Private sector and climate change The role of the private sector in tackling climate change in Turkey.
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Hale Altan
Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD)
haltan@tusiad.org
+90 532 4174792
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Delivering as One: Achievements and lessons learned from REDD+ readiness activities As countries’ REDD+ readiness activities advance, it is vital to assess achievements and lessons learnt for future progress. FAO, UNDP and UNEP will convene with stakeholders to reflect on what the UN-REDD Programme’s work has achieved to date and explore ways to build on this momentum.
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Reem Ismail
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
reem.ismail@un-redd.org
+41 22 9178442
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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From innovation to market transformation: the role of GEF in technology transfer The event highlights achievements in technology transfer supported by the GEF under the Poznan Strategic Program, and presents how GEF-5 (2010-14) promotes a broad portfolio of environmentally sound technologies to achieve GHG emissions at various stages of technology development cycle.
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Robert Dixon
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
rdixon1@thegef.org
+1 202 4732340
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Intergenerational inquiry The UNFCCC Executive Secretary, scientists, representatives of UN agencies, key negotiators from developed and developing countries and young people from around the world will discuss how their actions contribute to a collective solution to climate challenges, and what they see as important prerequisites for reaching an effective post-2012 agreement.
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Luis Dávila
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ldavila@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151137
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Updated information on emerging scientific findings and research outcomes In the context of the research dialogue held under the SBSTA in the context of decision 9/CP.11, SBSTA 32 invited regional and international climate change research programmes and organizations to provide updated information on emerging scientific findings and research outcomes at SBSTA 33.
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Rocio Lichte
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
rlichte@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151619
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change and the Iberoamerican forum for sustainable energy Iberoamerican forum for sustainable energy is an initiative of industrial associations, governments and regulators from Latin America and Europe aiming at contributing to a sustainable energy future. Initiatives and visions on climate change implemented by members of the Forum will be presented.
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Cristina Rivero
Asociación Española de la Industria Eléctrica (UNESA)
crivero@unesa.es
+34 91 5674800
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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NAMA proposals: overview and financing options Several countries are currently developing concrete proposals for nationally appropriate mitigation actions that need appropriate financing. The side event by KFW and climatepolicy.net will present an overview of proposals at different stages and discuss financing possibilities via development banks.
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Jochen Harnisch
KfW
jochen.harnisch@kfw.de
+49 173 6906094
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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IT Sector & Transformative Solutions: Evaluating the state of public and private sector leadership The IT sector is poised to play an essential role in delivering the clean energy economy needed to protect the planet. Hear from representatives of Global IT brands about what is needed from governments to drive rapid deployment of these transformational solutions, and how Greenpeace ranks them.
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Naomi Goodman
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
naomi.goodman@greenpeace.org
+31 6 24941044
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Importance of NAMAs and MRV The Side Event will provide an opportunity for discussion on how we can plan NAMAs in MRV manner, while ensuring implementation of identified actions on that way. Information regarding the project: "Capacity development project on NAMAs", funded by the JICA, will be provided.
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Ana Repac
Serbia
ana.repac@eko.minpolj.gov.rs
+381 11 2603736
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Climate forestation projects Forestations could be a major driver to reduce CO2 in our atmosphere. Amazingly, in 2010 the number of forestation projects on the voluntary market has passed the Kyoto market! The IFSA and the CarbonFix Standard give an overview on the possibilities how to foster climate forestations worldwide.
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Moriz Vohrer
CarbonFix e.V.
m.vohrer@carbonfix.info
+4 176 64803182
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Ethics: The indispensable missing element at COP 16/CMP 6 Describe why the failure of nations to base national positions on ethical principles has had adverse practical consequences in international negotiations including in the lead up to COP 16/CMP 6.
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Lisa Skripek
Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
lms4@psu.edu
+1 814 8637598
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Climate techno-fixes: Is the cure worse than the disease? Event by ETC and EcoNexus Proposed technofixes include geoengineering (ocean fertilization,
stratospheric aerosols and cloud whitening) as well as synthetic biology,
biofuels, biochar and GE monocultures across millions of hectares. Hear how the impacts of these "solutions" could be worse than those of climate change itself.
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Ribeiro Silvia
Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration (ETC Group) (ETC Group)
etc@etcgroup.org
+1 613 2412267
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Pueblos Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazónica, Cambio Climático y aplicación de sus derechos Visibilización de prácticas de mecanismos REDD en territorios de los pueblos indígenas amazónicos, casos concretos como Bolivia. Actores bilaterales, multilaterales sus propuestas e incorporación de derechos de los pueblos indígenas en las mimas.
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Jenny Vaca
Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)
jen.vasalaz@gmail.com
+593 8 4183550
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Shifting to low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Asia and the Pacific The event to be held by ADB, IGES and NIES will highlight what Asian and Pacific countries are doing to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in their development processes and strengthen their resilience to climate change with international financing, capacity building and analytical support.
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Annie Idanan
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
aidanan@adb.org
+63 2 6325779
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Addressing climate change and REDD+ using indigenous peoples' traditional knowledge and practices The side event will highlight how indigenous peoples are addressing climate change and REDD+ in various regions of the world using their traditional knowledge.
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Raymond de Chavez
Tebtebba Foundation
raymond@tebtebba.org
+63 74 9175072789
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Innovating and inspiring new thinking on the social dimensions of climate change What rationales are behind climate change debates? How are they linked
to gendered roles, knowledge and responsibilities? The event will reflect innovative thinking on these issues from the BRIDGE cutting edge
programme and discuss how to create wise, sustainable solutions.
Co-hosted by LIFE and IDS.
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Alyson Brody
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
A.Brody@ids.ac.uk
+44 1273 915814
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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A global registry for NAMAs: linking mitigation, technology, finance and sustainable development Crucial element for a balanced, fair and inclusive design of a registry will be proposed, targeting negotiators and others involved in the design of NAMAs. The side event addresses institutional elements to operationalise principles of national appropriateness, MRV and sustainable development.
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Björn-Ola Linnér
University of Linköping (LiU)
anna.c.jonsson@liu.se
+46 11 333234
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change adaptation and humanitarian action Humanitarian organizations present practical solutions to support vulnerable communities in developing countries. Integrated disaster management including preparedness, risk reduction and response, is crucial to minimize impacts from climate-related disasters and strengthen community resilience.
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Daniel Kull
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
daniel.kull@ifrc.org
+41 22 7304683
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Climate technologies: research results and policy options for development and transfer The negotiations on technology transfer have made some progress since Copenhagen. This side-event reviews national and international policy options to enhance technology development and transfer. It draws on new empirical research by ECN (Netherlands) and the Sussex Energy Group (UK), and analyses key options such as low carbon innovation centres.
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Jim Watson
University of Sussex - Sussex Energy Group (SEG)
w.j.watson@sussex.ac.uk
+44 1273 873539
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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The reformed financial mechanism/ Accounting for national and multilateral funds in climate finance This session reviews and updates Oxford Climate Policy proposals for a reformed financial mechanism, and presents new research by University of Zurich, IIED, and Brown University on how climate finance is being accounted for by national and multilateral funds.
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J. Timmons Roberts
Brown University - Watson Institute
timmons@brown.edu
+401 441 2103
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Biochar's mitigation and adaptation potential for global agricultural systems and soil benefits Sustainable biochar systems can enhance agricultural productivity, particularly on degraded soils, and enhance adaptation. Global biochar projects will be highlighted, as well as new data on potential CO2 removals, at long timescales, from sustainable biochar systems.
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Debbie Reed
International Biochar Initiative (IBI)
dcdebbiereed@yahoo.com
+1 202 7014298
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Transition to climate friendly agriculture: the current finance regime versus viable alternatives An IATP/IFOAM event. Transforming agriculture for mitigatiandn/adaptation while strengthening food rights and rural livelihoods requires reliable public funding. Speakers discuss current climate financing and alternatives, U.S. Farm Bill reforms, agro-ecological approaches and viable bottom-up practices.
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Eleonore Wesserle
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
ewesserle@iatp.org
+1 612 8703425
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Emerging scientific findings and ongoing dialogue with the research community Convened by the ESSP and its ICSU interdisciplinary bodies (DIVERSITAS, IGBP, IHDP, WCRP), this session is part of an ongoing dialogue (under UNFCCC SBSTA) between the Parties and the global change research programmes, including updates on emerging scientific findings from the research community.
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Ada Ignaciuk
International Science Council (ISC)
ada.ignaciuk@essp.org
+33 1 40798042
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Accounting for the land sector in practice: A comparison of domestic policies and options Countries with reporting obligations are using and advocating different approaches to land sector accounting. What are the different rationales? What difference would it actually make? Where is the common ground?
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Lisa Marty
Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA)
lmarty@vafi.org.au
+61 3 96119003
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change and cities: Science for adaptation and mitigation Rapid urban growth, particularly in low- and middle-income nations, affects climate change adaptation and mitigation potential. Research related to resilience, risk, individual and collective obligations, governance and the role of cities and adaptive capacity of urban populations will be the focus of this discussion.
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Rachel Hauser
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
rhauser@ucar.edu
+1 303 4971117
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Is climate-smart agriculture possible? Presentations by countries will showcase approaches to climate-smart agriculture – agriculture that sustainably increases productivity, resilience (adaptation), reduces/removes GHGs (mitigation), and enhances achievement of national food security and development goals.
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Reuben Sessa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
reuben.sessa@fao.org
+39 6 57056519
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Delivering fast start finance In the Copenhagen Accord developed countries committed to provide “fast start” finance between 2010-2012 to meet developing countries adaptation and mitigation needs. The UK has committed £1.5bn and together with recipients and delivery agents will show achievements so far and lessons for the future.
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Ruth Cooke-Yarborough
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
ruth.cookeyarborough@decc.gsi.
+44 300 686750
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Introducing global mechanisms for
measurable, reportable, verifiable local climate action Local authorities worldwide move to the next phase of concrete climate
action at the World Mayors Summit on Climate in Mexico City on 21
November 2010. The summit will launch global mechanisms to formulate
measurable, verifiable and reportable local climate action now, up to
and beyond 2012.
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Yunus Arikan
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
yunus.arikan@iclei.org
+49 228 97629920
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Understanding climate change: Success stories in raising climate awareness and education A showcase of inspiring case studies and success stories to demonstrate how awareness raising and education play an important role in mobilizing climate action and stimulate a discussion on how public awareness raising and education on climate can become even more effective.
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Julia Heiss
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
j.heiss@unesco.org
+33 1 45681036
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Adaptation fund: Accreditation process and project cycle The chair and the vice-chair of the Adaptation Fund Board, and the chair of the accreditation panel will make presentations on the accreditation process, as well as on the project cycle.
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Marcia Levaggi
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
mlevaggi@thegef.org
+1 202 4736390
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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UNFCCC analysis of how the CDM has contributed to technology transfer An updated analysis of the CDM's role in technology transfer will be presented, based on improved data from 5000 projects. The analysis gives new perspectives on how technology transfer is changing with the evolution of the CDM.
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Andrew Howard
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ahoward@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151617
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Presentation of the CDM methodologies booklet The CDM methodologies booklet will be presented. This booklet will assist project proponents, potential project proponents and other stakeholders in the identification of methodologies that are suitable to their project activity and areas already covered by approved methodologies where they can develop CDM project activities.
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Veronica Colerio
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
vcolerio@unfccc.int
+0 0 2288151675
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Outcomes of survey by the Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) on national communications from non-Annex I Parties The CGE will present the result of the survey it conducted on identification of technial problems and constraints affecting NAI Parties in the preparation of their national communications and assessment of capacity building needs.
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Yolando Velasco
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
YVelasco@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151427
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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 |
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Equitable access to carbon space: A paradigm for agreement The equitable access to global resources is the fundamental basis of an approach to equity and CBDR, in the climate change negotiations. It is essential to define an appropriate carbon budget approach in order to operationalise the long term goal for stabilization of climate.
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Rajni Ranjan Rashmi
India
rr.rashmi@nic.in
+91 11 24362281
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Lessons learned from FLEGT for REDD What does the European Union's FLEGT programme tell us about the likelihood of early REDD initiatives for strengthening rights and improving forest governance? This joint side event between FERN, EFI and the European Commission outlines how the VPA negotiations can inform the REDD debate.
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Kate Dooley
FERN
kate@fern.org
+44 78 24697376
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Rethinking climate change governance Climate change negotiations and governance are growing increasingly complex. IISD will examine governance needs and potential structures at a time of flux, discussing what approaches and actors need to be involved and if there are lessons learned from other institutions that can be drawn upon.
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Jessica Boyle
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
jboyle@iisd.ca
+1 647 3908550
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Mobilizing private sector financing for technology transfer In order to supplement the scarce public resources available to finance developing country technology needs, CTI PFAN is successfully mobilizing private sector financing sources. The side event will showcase examples of activities in a broad range of developing countries focusing on Africa.
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Taiki Kuroda
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
kuroda@icett.or.jp
+81 593 293500
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Developing sustainable and equitable legal frameworks for the global low carbon economy Leading international jurists discuss frameworks for financing and implementing climate mechanisms and tech transfer, focusing on the needs of the most vulnerable and based on new experiences worldwide. Hosted by CISDL and IDLO, with ILA, Sydney, McGill, Cambridge, Chile and Hong Kong universities.
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Alexandra Harrington
Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
aharrington@cisdl.org
+1 518 3302201
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Leveraging multilateral trade to address climate interface This event will showcase an array of trade and climate linkages focusing on how trade can enable progress on climate mitigation and adaptation. Topics include: intellectual property; climate friendly goods; addressing poverty and building resilience; agriculture; carbon-labeling and competitiveness.
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Ana Maria Kleymeyer
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
amkleymeyer@ictsd.ch
+41 22 9174282
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Making climate finance work: key issues in the short-and longer term, from pledge to project ODI/Project Catalyst with Boell and CEMDA: Climate finance overview, inc. AGF results and analysis on needs, sources, institutions, priorities; Guidelines and progress on fair, accountable climate finance framework and climatefundsupdate.org, a site for tracking and analyzing funds - pledge to project.
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Ramzi Elias
European Climate Foundation (ECF)
ramzi.elias@europeanclimate.or
+32 2 8949309
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Global Green Growth Institute: A Powerful Action Story GGGI introduces its vision and endeavor to promote green growth. Headquartered in Seoul, it was launched in June 2010 following the pledge made by Korean President at COP15. It is a global, nonprofit institute that supports developing countries in their efforts to implement green growth policies.
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Ji-eun Lee
Republic of Korea
cj.lee@gggi.org
+82 10 95309987
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Linking of national and regional emissions trading schemes The event will explore how the linking of the EU ETS with other emission trading systems under preparation, especially those in North America (Mexico, USA, Canada) and OECD countries (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea) will facilitate the way to a real global system of tradable GHG allowances.
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Dietrich Borst
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
borst@bvek.de
+49 30 55877304
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Carbon rights in REDD+: towards a common understanding This event will look at what can constitute carbon rights in REDD+, and their implications for different actors, particularly at the local level. Insights from different countries and perspectives will be presented, along with recent work by the REDD-net civil society support programme
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Bastiaan Louman
Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE)
blouman@catie.ac.cr
+506 2558 2321
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Building sector energy use: new directions, new priorities The building sector has had little success in curbing the rise in its energy use, yet the assumption is that the problems will be solved by policy and not by research. This session asks how new directions and shared priorities can be developed that will yield improvements across all economies.
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Juliana Wang
Yale University
juliana.wang@yale.edu
+1 203 4011541
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Information and accountability in the post-2012 climate change regime What progress are countries making in implementing national policies? An international network of research institutes launches a new initiative to generate high quality, independent, comparable, frequent and nationally contextualized data on the climate policies and performance of major economies.
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Raquel Gonzalez
World Resources Institute (WRI)
raquelgonzalez@gmail.com
+1 202 7297847
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Women's Leadership on Climate Change Justice and the Grassroots Perspective Mary Robinson is joined by Constance Okollet, Osukuru United Women's Network, Uganda and Climate Wise Women, and Francesca de Gasparis, Green Belt Movement – Europe, to discuss strategies for women's participation in decision-making on climate change and grassroots perspectives of REDD.
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Francesca de Gasparis
Green Belt Movement (GBM)
francesca@greenbeltmovement.or
+44 207 5490395
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Presentation of the Burundi second national communication on climate change Greenhouse gas inventory, adaptation, mitigation, other informations, including capacity building and technology needs.
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Ngenzebuhoro Emmanuella
Burundi
manuniba@yahoo.fr
+257 22 3510
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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National climate change policy of Kazakhstan Legislative measures on GHG emissions reduction in Kazakhstan;
Kazakhstan domestic cap and trade system and options for its linking with other market mechanisms;
Business and project mechanisms on reduction and absorption of GHG emissions.
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Aiymgul Ismagulova
Kazakhstan
aiymgulismag@mail.ru
+7 7172 740870
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Mountain alliance initiative Nepal is a least developing country having 75% mountain and hills including Mount Everest top of the world. Nepal is impacted by several climate change impact in our himalayas and our eco system. So we would like to inform all parties to share our experience.
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Purushottam Ghimire
Nepal
purughimire@yahoo.com
+977 1 6637353
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Transport in NAMAs and national communications ITDT, in cooperation with the IDB, ADB and other 50 members of the SLoCaT Partnership, will host a discussion on the role of climate financing and reporting mechanisms - in particular NAMAs and National Communications - in the global transition towards sustainable, low-carbon transportation.
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Ramon Cruz
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)
ramon.cruz@itdp.org
+1 646 2506671
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Latest submissions: National communications from NAI Parties The governments of Mexico, Republic of Korea and Uruguay will present highlights of their third and subsequent national communications to UNFCCC.
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Yolando Velasco
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
YVelasco@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151427
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Presentation of the improved version (2.0) of the UNFCCC greenhouse gas inventory software for non-Annex I Parties tbc
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Dominique Revet
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
DRevet@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151334
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Sat, 04 Dec 2010 |
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Regional (European) and inter-regional (Europe-China) cooperation on adaptation and mitigation It will introduce an integrated methodology to support European adaptation policy making providing with tools and a cooperation project between EC and China through a Clean Energy Center.
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Zsuzsanna Ivanyi
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Zivanyi@rec.org
+36 20 5532639
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Green economy approach in China: The reason and innovation of policy, technology and governance Traditional models of economic development have been identified as the major cause of global warming. A green economy approach is proposed to stabilize global climate based on innovations in technology, economic management and risk governance(consolidate with Xiamen University and EC2).
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Rui Zhou
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
cncigbp@igsnrr.ac.cn
+86 10 64889829
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Curbing the trend: currently available mitigation opportunities for transport in developing countries Emissions of the transport sector are rapidly increasing in the developing world. Representatives from emerging economies and international institutions will debate on available and realistic solutions to revert this trend while promoting sustainable development.
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Luiz Amaral
UNICA - Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)
luiz@unica.com.br
+55 11 80240032
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Improving resilience to protect human health and welfare from the adverse affects of climate change To highlight the public health and nutrition consequences of climate change and the role of social protection in adaptation and mitigation efforts. Recommendations on how the UN system could support the resilience processes of the most vulnerable population groups will be provided.
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Marina Maiero
World Health Organization (WHO)
maierom@who.int
+41 79 2134304
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Solar powering the planet: Fostering sustainable development and creating jobs today Solar energy, the fastest growing energy source in the world, has enormous potential to create jobs and provides a clean, competitive and sustainable solution to meet the rising energy demand of developing countries. High-level speakers will discuss the policies needed to accelerate solar deployment.
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Benjamin Fontaine
EPIA SolarPower Europe (SPE)
b.fontaine@epia.org
+32 2 4001043
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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REDD readiness and whole landscape accounting The nuts and bolts of preparing for equitable, efficient and effective REDD+, and the need to extend to AFOLU.
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Henry Neufeldt
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
h.neufeldt@cgiar.org
+254 719 346325
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Electricity at the core of climate mitigation An ambitious mix of policies and technologies are needed to cut global CO2 from energy in the next decades. Electricity concentrates many of the challenges and solutions. IEA experts will present recent technology and policy research on electricity supply and demand, indicating the way forward.
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Jenny Gell
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Jenny.gell@iea.org
+33 1 40576729
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Enabling agriculture and forestry to contribute to climate change responses Drawing on the outcomes of agriculture and rural development day and forest day, major international organisations, donors, farmers, civil society and the private sector will outline options for more integrated approaches among sustainable agriculture, forestry and climate change for food security.
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Valerio Lucchesi
International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
S.Buzzelli@cgiar.org
+33 1 45260553
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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MDBs role in scaling-up international climate finance Parties have multiple needs and priorities to address climate change. MDBs can play a greater role in access to international financing, bolstering investments in mitigation and adaptation, including natural resource and risk management. Promoting public-private efforts in all sectors is critical.
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Juan Pablo Bonilla
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
secci@iadb.org
+1 202 5506613
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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It’s hard to build a skyscraper from the sky down: Sub-national climate action in the U.S. and China CCS and GEI will showcase the cooperative work that is underway
between US states and Chinese provinces on climate action planning
and opportunities for scale-up. Leaders from Guangdong Province and
New York State will discuss the challenges and opportunities of
working at the sub-national level.
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Anne Devero
Center for Climate Strategies** (CCS)
adevero@climatestrategies.us
+1 202 5405403
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Caribbean vulnerability - A case for a post-2012 climate change regime. The Side Event will highlight the importance of a post-2012 climate change regime because of the vulnerability of the Caribbean to climate change and the steps the region has taken to develop and low carbon development strategy.
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Kenrick Leslie
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC)
oed@caribbeanclimate.bz
+501 822 1104
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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The multiple co-benefits of transformational change Energy, Land use and Climate Change Presentation of preliminary findings of the Global Energy Assessment, a multi-year global initiative involving some 500 analysts, reviewers and authors from throughout the world and on IIASA research findings on forestry and land use options to reduce GHG emissions.
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Leane Regan
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
regan@iiasa.ac.at
+43 2235 807316
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Oceans and climate: Action plan for survival This event will focus on the need for a comprehensive ocean and climate initiative within and outside the UNFCCC process. It will present an action plan for coral reef ecosystem resilience to climate change and highlight actions for mitigation, social adaptation, and capacity development.
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Miriam Balgos
International Coastal and Ocean Organization (ICO)
mbalgos@globaloceanforum.com
+1 302 7539800
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The Need for a Comprehensive Ocean and Climate Initiative within and outside the UNFCCC Process, PART 1, Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
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The Need for a Comprehensive Ocean and Climate Initiative within and outside the UNFCCC Process, PART 2, Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
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Linking the Science and Economics of Blue Carbon, Dr. Brian Murray, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University
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Critical Needs in the Race to Observe Ocean Acidification, Dr. Tony Haymet, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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GLOBE Action Plan for Coral Reefs: Increasing Ecosystem Resilience to Climate Change, Mr. Joseph Appiott, Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts and Islands, on behalf of GLOBE International and ZSL
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Next generation carbon market in India: Role of business,technology and finance The side event will highlight the evolution of carbon market in India to the next generation level in the context of scaling up CDM through both project and program based activities, and the role of businesses, technology and finance in scaling up GHG reduction projects in India.
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Rita Roy Choudhury
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
rita.roychoudhury@ficci.com
+91 11 23325110
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Rights for climate i9nduced forced migrants : Responsibility of international community There will be 2 billion displaced people due to climate induced problems, alone in Bangladesh these figure will be 30 millions by the year 2010, they should have rights to life and livelihood in view different UN convenants.
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Rezaul Chowdhury
Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust** (COAST Trust)
reza@coastbd.org
+88 2 8125181
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Funding the future? Establishing a fair climate fund in Cancun (organized by OI and GCCA) Climate change is hitting harvests and putting the poorest people at risk. Establishing a new fair global climate fund at COP16 will not only help developing countries adapt to the changing climate and adopt low-carbon development pathways, but also help rebuild trust in the negotiations.
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Bert Maerten
OXFAM International (OI)
bmaerten@oxfam.org.uk
+66 80 2104873
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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REDD Plus mechanism in the West African region: The cross river state vision and partnership The challenge associated with implementing the REDD Plus mechanism and LULUCF in West Africa continues to multiply after Copenhagen, other partnership activities developed so far: The Cross Rivers State forestry Commission,the Cross River State Tourism Bureau Nigeria, ANCC, ACAN.
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Raphael Hanmbock
Association des clubs des amis de la nature du Cameroun (ACAN)
ecoalert@yahoo.fr
+237 2206 8067
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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The role of agriculture and land use in climate change policy Meridian Institute, Rockefeller Foundation, Terrestrial Carbon Group and GAEA convene experts and negotiators to present new analysis & identify & discuss key issues related to global climate change and agriculture, inc pathways to reconcile multiple demands on land.
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Amber Childress
John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment
childress@heinzctr.org
+1 202 5524712
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Low Carbon Development Strategies – Panacea or Placebo? Jointly held by Chatham House and DIE. International experts discuss barriers and opportunities for LCDS, present experiences from China, South Africa and SE Asia and lessons for other developing countries. Furthermore we discuss the potential of agriculture for low carbon development in Africa.
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Marcus Kaplan
German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
marcus.kaplan@die-gdi.de
+49 228 94927293
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Financing real transformation? Designing an effective financial mechanism under the convention We need to mobilise sufficient capital to shift economies to a low-carbon pathway. This event will explore how the financial mechanism can deliver scaled-up public funding that both unlocks private capital at transformational scale and supports activities that lack a commercial dimension.
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Remco Fischer
UNEP - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
kai.fischer@un.org
+41 22 9178685
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Water, climate and development: Linking up development agendas and putting water security first Water is the primary medium through which climate change impacts our world so water security is key to adaptation. This joint side event will demonstrate links between water, human development and climate change, discuss policy responses for COP 16/CMP 6, and explore financing water-related adaptation.
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Steven Downey
Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO)
steven.downey@gwpforum.org
+46 8 52212652
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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How CDM can work in Africa - Lessons learnt in Zambia and the rest of Africa CDM potential in Zambia including lessons learnt from developing and implementing programmatic CDM in other African countries
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Ephraim mwepya Shitima
Zambia
emshitima40@gmail.com
+260 1 9977893961
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Argentina: Climate change actions towards 2020 in the context of sustainable development Actions undertaken in key economic sectors as well as new initiatives will be portrayed, highlighting their impact on the GHG emission reductions and the resources required for implementation. Provinces will inform on their current and potential actions that may contribute to sustainable development.
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Florencia Yañez
Argentina
fyanez@ambiente.gov.ar
+54 11 43488678
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Towards a binding climate agreement: Lessons from other regimes – Presentation and discussion of a new Pew Center analysis examining the evolution of other multilateral regimes and the lessons they suggest for pathways toward a legally binding climate change framework.
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Namrata Patodia
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
patodian@pewclimate.org
+703 516 4146
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Governing and implementing REDD+ The Environmental Change Institute and the Tyndall Centre showcase the latest research identifying governance challenges and ways forward for REDD+ because despite years of negotiations and pilot projects, the effectiveness of an international REDD+ is unclear.
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Heike Schroeder
University of Oxford
heike.schroeder@ouce.ox.ac.uk
+44 7931 288213
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Low-carbon energy roadmaps: Insights from those who are leading the way Worldwatch will lead this discussion among policy makers who have lead the way in developing low-carbon energy roadmaps for their countries. Opportunities and challenges will be explored, and results from around the world will be shared.
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Alexander Ochs
Worldwatch Institute
aochs@worldwatch.org
+1 646 8126252
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Inclusion of social dimensions in the
development of climate change policies and programmes Recommendations on how the UN system can more effectively support member states to ensure that climate-related policies simultaneously provide better living conditions for society while contributing to poverty reduction and sustainable development, ensuring equitable low carbon development processes.
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Elena Villalobos
World Health Organization (WHO)
villalobose@who.int
+41 79 279183
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Women Leaders on Climate Change In 2010, there is an unprecedented number of women in senior international
positions in the climate change negotiations. The meeting will highlight
and strengthen the role of women leaders in promoting climate justice as a strong, fair and effective approach to climate change.
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Sharon Jackson
Mexico
sharon.jackson@mrfcj.org
+52 998 1087230
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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 |
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Taking action on ocean acidification: opportunities under UNFCCC Ocean acidification is a direct consequence of increased human induced CO₂ emissions. Scientific experts will present the latest knowledge of impacts on marine life and climate change. Socio-economic consequences and needed political action will be discussed by country representatives.
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Ninni Ikkala
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
ninni.ikkala@iucn.org
+41 2 9990106
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Towards Global Feed-In Tariff Funds: Leading Proposals & Recommendations for Implementation Deutsche Bank, Greenpeace, & UN DESA discuss their leading proposals for decarbonizing the economy through global feed-in tariff funds - tested by REN Alliance against the realities of each renewable energy technology with recommendations made for implementation. (complimentary after-event drinks)
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Lau Saili
International Hydropower Association (IHA)
ls@hydropower.org
+44 20 86525299
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Faith based organisations advocate for climate justice Communities address climate change, poverty and sustainable development, offering ethical contributions to international negotiations through awareness raising, social mobilization and advocacy. Case study on Nicaragua and interfaith theological approachesfrom christian and muslim perspectives.
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Elias Abramides
World Council of Churches (WCC)
eliasabramides@fibertel.com.ar
+54 11 47950741
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Strategies for Low-Carbon Growth: Challenges and Opportunities in International Finance Transatlantic panel of scholars, policymakers and sector experts discuss innovative options for how developed countries can implement their Copenhagen finance commitments, with a particular focus on funding for renewable energy initiatives in developing countries.
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Kristin Hayes
Resources for the Future (RFF)
hayes@rff.org
+1 202 3285033
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Adaptation, risk reduction and insurance (with CCRIF, Oxfam, SwissRe, IRI) Answers Party questions on adaptation, risk management and insurance, relevant to para 4e and 8 of AWG-LCA text. Delegates and experts discuss innovations for adaptation, risk reduction, and insurance for vulnerable countries and people. Real-world experience and examples from communities, governments and regions.
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Koko Warner
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
warner@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Essential elements of a Cancun balanced package Climate Action Network – International will explore key elements that make up a balanced package of agreements at Cancun, and what the pathway forward should look like.
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David Turnbull
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
dturnbull@climatenetwork.org
+45 0 28722944
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Science: decision making in the face of an uncertain and complex climate We will present: 1. The latest evidence of observed climate change; 2. A review of the latest understanding of potentially vulnerable parts of the climate system; 3. Improved science for policy advice (using Earth system models).
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Fiona Carroll
Met Office Hadley Center
fiona.carroll@metoffice.gov.uk
+44 1392 884240
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Challenges and opportunities for the sustainability of future mega events in Brazil Brazil will host Rio+20 in 2012, the World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016. Is crucial that the preparation for these megaevents includes sustainability concerns so as to minimize adverse effects.
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Marina Grossi
Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS)
cebds@cebds.org
+55 21 24832250
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Terrestrial GHGs and climate mitigation: Developments in science, economics and policy Duke University’s Nicholas Institute and WHRC discuss recent scientific and economic research on terrestrial GHG management and discuss how to incorporate them into international policy mechanisms. Presenters will focus on MRV, biophysical and economic mitigation potentials, and ecosystem services.
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Elizabeth Braun
Woodwell Climate Research Center
ebraun@whrc.org
+44 508 1509
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Providing accountability in the response to climate change at national and international levels Innovative approaches and best practices used by such offices when auditing governments climate change performance, showing how they lead to better compliance, decisions, results and accountability. The case for an International Court of the Environment will be presented by the ICE Coalition.
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Estelle Rouhaud
Action for a Global Climate Community (AGCC)
estellerouhaud@climatecommunit
+44 203 1760543
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change impacts and challenges in Guatemala, Central America. Vulnerability issues: economic impact of climate change in Guatemala. Need for a change in behaviors and attitudes.
Mitigation opportunities: Forests and climate change initiatives, and use of renewable energies, energy efficiency and technology transfer.
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Carlos Mansilla
Guatemala
cclimatico@marn.gob.gt
+502 2423 500
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Finance to push forward clean technology: a forum for business and policy-makers by REEEP and IETA A panel of leading investors, policy-makers and international organisations will examine the roles of effective policy and the environmental markets in mobilizing public and private capital flows to accelerate the innovation and diffusion of clean energy technology.
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Katrin Harvey
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
katrin.harvey@reeep.org
+43 1 260263425
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Sustainable Development in Africa and the role of the Carbon Market This session will discuss the role of the Carbon Market as a vehicle for green investments and capacity development experiences to enhance the engagement in the CDM in Africa.
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Charlotte Nording Gabrielsson
Sweden
charlotte.nording@environment.
+46 8 4052973
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Human Health: The issue of/for climate change adaptation strategies With Nurses Across Borders, this joint event uses scientific knowledge to support health practitioners in tangible climate change adaptation actions, highlighting malaria. We explore ways to improve adaptive strategies in regions with low adaptive capacity, and catalyze a COP16 health coalition.
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Lynn Wilson
SeaTrust Institute
lwilson@seatrustinstitute.org
+1 360 9613363
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Near-term climate mitigation Near-term climate mitigation is necessary to minimize the harmful impacts of climate change over the coming decades. By addressing short-lived pollutants, we can reduce warming significantly and better protect both the most vulnerable climate elements and the most vulnerable human populations.
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Alexandra Viets
Micronesia (Federated States of)
alexandra.viets@gmail.com
+1 213 3210911
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Mutual accountability for a global low-carbon and low-emissions economy within the UNFCCC and beyond A global transformation towards a low-carbon, low-emissions economy can
only be achieved by multi-level action. SEI, WBGU and IIASA discuss how
bottom-up initiatives and top-down measures can interact, and explore
the role of MRV in rebuilding trust between industrialised and
developing countries.
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Astrid Schulz
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
astrid.schulz@wbgu.de
+49 30 2639480
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Fast start from the Marshall Islands perspective Discussion on fast start from a low-lying island perspective, with a focus on adaptation. Experiences with navigating multiple sources and rapid national responses (balancing planning with results). Includes emissions cuts and leadership with maritime emissions as key contributions.
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Caleb Christopher
Marshall Islands
environ.nyc@gmail.com
+1 212 9833040
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Adapting to the impacts of climate change in mountain areas: Innovative approaches at local and national level This event, jointly organized by Chile and Peru in the context of the Mountain Partnership, will share innovative experiences of how mountain countries are addressing the impacts of climate change through technical, institutional, policy and financial solutions at local and national level.
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Douglas McGuire
Chile
douglas.mcguire@fao.org
+39 6 57053275
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Bearers of future responsibility: engaging children and youth in building climate change resilience This side event will draw from our work on child-led/child-centred adaptation programming, specifically how the voice of children is necessary to achieve community-led adaptation to bring about integrated and effective climate change resilience.
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Emilia McElvenney
Save the Children International
emilia.mcelvenney@save-childre
+44 208 2378022
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Supporting Successful Partnering in Technology Transfer This side event will explore experiences from developing countries in efforts undertaken by the UN system and industry to support developing countries in the transfer and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies and lessons learnt to support the development and work of the CTC and Network
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Joe Bradley
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
joe.bradley@wipo.int
+41 79 2480133
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Supporting global, regional and national actions towards addressing climate change This event will present actions at the global, regional and national levels to address climate change, focusing on energy issues (access, security, efficiency). It will show linkages at various levels, including a recent global initiative to achieve universal access to modern energy by 2030.
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James Tee
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
james.tee@undp.org
+1 212 9065945
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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The United Nations System delivering as one on climate change: supporting implementation The United Nations Secretary-General, Chair of the United Nations Chief Executives Board, is hosting a high-level side event on addressing climate change as a means for countries to reach their development goals. Ministers and United Nations System leaders will have an open exchange to identify countries’ needs and the role of the United Nation System in response to those needs.
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Katja Gregers Brock
United Nations (UN)
gregersbrock@un.org
+1 646 2079046
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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 |
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Regenerative cities – beyond sustainable urban development Cities must not just cut CO2 emissions and promote renewable energy,
but also restore ecosystems on which they depend. In an urban age we
need new policy tools for regenerative city development. HafenCity
University (HCU) and University of Stuttgart present options for
politicians, planners and NGOs.
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Iris Gust
HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU)
iris.gust@hcu-hamburg.de
+49 40 428274517
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Universal energy access Access to modern energy services, including lighting, cooking and heating, and mechanical energy is a critical need and a crucial climate issue. Key speakers will present new approaches. In co-operation with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation and Energy for All Partnership (ADB).
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Corinne Hart
United Nations Foundation (UNF)
chart@unfoundation.org
+1 202 4631947
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Institutional options for international climate policy: Research results from the Harvard project It is challenging to conclude a comprehensive and effective multilateral agreement on global climate change among 194 nations with otherwise divergent interests. We will review research on multilateral collaboration and the institutional context of negotiation that can help meet these challenges.
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Robert Stowe
Harvard University
robert_stowe@hks.harvard.edu
+802 989 2004
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Climate Change, Environment and Migration Alliance (CCEMA): understanding impacts and finding solutions IOM, UNU and other CCEMA partners highlight key questions and challenges for migration and displacement. Delegates and experts discuss proactive approaches for policy and practice in the context of climate change and adaptation, with relevant case studies.
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Alina Narusova
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
anarusova@iom.int
+41 22 7179295
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Fostering political action for reducing deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Stakeholder engagement and political action on REDD+ in Brazil: at local, state and national levels. IPAM provides presentations and expert discussion on participatory political processes, from multi-stakeholder regional planning to harmonization of sub-national targets within the national policy.
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Mariana Christovam
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
mariana.christovam@ipam.org.br
+55 61 96811664
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Planning for low carbon delivery and proving it works Economic decarbonisation by 2050 meets three goals: climate protection, energy security and sustainable development.
Helping increase capacity to deliver will reduce global emissions and ensure effective investment in mitigation and adaptation.
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Beatrice Ladusch
Germany
Beatrice.Ladusch@bmu.bund.de
+49 30 183052326
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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How can we successfully implement cost-effective policies to address climate change? A cost-effective policy mix is needed to mitigate and adapt to climate change, particularly given the economic crisis. Ministers and OECD officials will discuss how to generate the necessary financing and investment flows, to keep the costs of action low, and to minimise competitiveness impacts.
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Pascale Rossignol
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
pascale.rossignol@oecd.org
+33 1 45249658
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Approche territoriale : impacts des chagements climatiques- Cas des Oasis résilientes. Impacts des changements climatiques et actions d’adaptation pour des oasis résilientes dans le cadre d’une approche territoriale.
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Mohamed Nbou
Morocco
nboudrm@yahoo.com
+100 100 2126615359
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Tools for a smart adaptation: successful experiences in the Latin American Region The objective is to present some of the adaptation tools that relevant actors (i.e. agencies, organisations, governments) are developing in Latin American countries regarding economic impacts in relevant sectors (agriculture, costal and metropolitan areas)
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Carmen García
Spain
buzon-dgoecc@mma.es
+34 91 4361548
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Leveraging carbon markets for adaptation, mitigation and poverty alleviation in the rural sector Farmers, government officials and NGOs from Asia will share experiences on leveraging carbon markets to support sustainable agriculture and transform rural livelihoods. Discussion will follow on using this experience to inform market design and facilitate countries docking into existing carbon markets.
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Dan Anderson
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
danderson@edf.org
+1 202 5723301
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Global automakers (ACEA/Alliance/JAMA) -- advancing transport CO2 reduction around the globe Automobile manufacturers are fitting advanced technologies to reduce CO2. For mobility globally, is there one ideal solution? What works for developed and developing countries, in cities and rural areas? How do fuels, infrastructure, consumers fit in? Find out what policies can magnify CO2 reduction.
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Michael Klinkenberg
Association des constructeurs européens d'automobiles (ACEA)
mk@acea.be
+32 2 7387
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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An IDLO/UNEP legal experts panel on the legal preparedness for climate change initiative (LPCCI) In developing countries, the LPCCI identifies legal barriers, then recommends and implements consensus-based legal solutions, tailored uniquely for adaptation, participation in international mitigation schemes, and access to climate funding. Partners include UNDP, CISDL, AOSIS, Vietnam.
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Paul Crowley
International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
pcrowley@idlo.int
+39 349 8244479
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Energy efficiency in the post-2012 framework: taking the oportunity forward This Government of Mexico Official Side Event, a Ministerial Roundtable discussion, with a keynote speech by President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, will address ways forward to prioritize global action on energy efficiency.
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Aldo Flores Quiroga
Mexico
aldo.flores@energia.gob.mx
+52 55 5006000114
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Mexico's REDD+ Vision Mexico will present its national vision for REDD+.
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Josefina Braña Varela
Mexico
jbrana@conafor.gob.mx
+52 33 37777047
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Paradigm shift in building a Post-Kyoto international framework; Seeking harmonization between economic growth and environment To discuss how to best build a Post-Kyoto international
framework, discussants with a variety of backgrounds will elaborate on
some key issues such as: participation by all major emitters; equitable mid-term targets; technology (dissemination, transfer, and
innovation).
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Takatsugu Haneo
Keidanren
haneo-t@keidanren.or.jp
+81 3 67410143
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Climate Change Vulnerability in Bangladesh: National Response and Global Responsibility The Side event will highlight the importance of a positive outcome of COP 16 for climate vulnerable countries like Bangladesh. Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP, Bangladesh’s State Minister for Environment will brief COP 16 Participants’ and friend’s of Bangladesh on how the country is responding to the climate impacts. He will also explain what international support is necessary for the country.
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Shawkat Ali Mirza
Bangladesh
mirzasa1@yahoo.com
+88 2 8033812
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Indian industry's role in low carbon growth Initiatives taken by user industry like power, steel, chemical to move towards low carbon future, Initiatives taken by Indian industry towards alternate/renewable energy, India as a technology development and production base
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Suman Kumar
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
suman.kumar@cii.in
+91 11 24653305
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Presentation of the Regional Strategy on Climate Change (ERCC) This event is a presentation of a regional strategy which shows a common initiatives and efforts from countries of Central America and Dominican Republic in topics like: Mitigation, adaptation, vulnerability, etc. to climate change.
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Karina Cantó
Comisión Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD)
kcanto@sica.int
+503 0 22488848
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Subnationals showing leadership on global warming States, provinces and localities across North America have undertaken
significant actions to reduce GHG emissions, including regional carbon
markets, statewide caps, renewable portfolio standards and efficient
buildings. Learn more about our path breaking efforts.
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Robyn Camp
The Climate Registry (TCR)
robyn@theclimateregistry.org
+1 213 8916931
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Standardizing the CDM towards zero transaction costs In this side event we bring together practitioners from business and project development with international experts from research as well as officials from the UNFCCC and governments to discuss the opportunities and challenges of standardizing the CDM.
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Björn Dransfeld
ClimateNet
bd@thegreenwerk.net
+49 176 72856437
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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"Frontera Verde" un espacio solidario y de compromiso comun Climate change mitigation and adaptation activities.
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Ernesto Reyna Alcantara
Dominican Republic
gestion.ambiental@ambiente.gob
+1 809 4720627
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Climate and energy finance: Funding transformation or propping up the past? An examination of existing patterns of international energy public
finance, the World Bank's Energy Strategy Review, and its implications
for climate finance architecture.
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Fred Heutte
Sierra Club
phred@sunlightdata.com
+1 503 7576222
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Rio+20: The transition to a green economy - implications for poverty alleviation and sustainable development This high level event will focus on enabling policy instruments in the transition to a green economy in the context of poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Relevant analytical work carried out during the UNCSD preparatory process and results of expert meetings on the green economy will be presented.
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Lucas Assuncao
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
lucas.assuncao@unctad.org
+41 79 3758855
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Briefing by the UN Secretary-General’s advisory group on energy and climate change (AGECC) The side event will provide a briefing on the AGECC report Energy for a Sustainable Future that sets out for the first time two ambitious, but achievable, global energy goals on energy access and energy efficiency.
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Marina Ploutakhina
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
m.ploutakhina@unido.org
+43 664 3529742
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Cities and climate change:
Enhancing mitigation and adaptation action Cities both contribute to climate change and are affected by its impacts. Recognizing the urgency to accelerate implementation at the local level, the event will highlight the variety of approaches and tools the United Nations system is using to support cities to act on mitigation and adaptation.
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Raf Tuts
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
raf.tuts@unhabitat.org
+254 20 7623726
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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The United Nations System Delivering as One: Adaptation to Climate Change Chaired by H.E. Mr. Anote Tong, President of the Republic of Kiribati, this high-level event shows the ability and readiness of the UN system to collectively support countries’ adaptation efforts. Heads and representatives of UN system organizations will present a range of joint adaptation actions.
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Xianfu Lu
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
xlu@unfccc.int
+52 1 9981097889
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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The report of the Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing (AGF): discussing the key findings Panelists will discuss with participants the key findings of the report of the Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing released on 5 November 2010. The AGF has provided a contribution to the discussion in the UNFCCC and other processes on long term sources of funding.
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Celine Varin
United Nations (UN)
varin@un.org
+1 917 3713557
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Wed, 08 Dec 2010 |
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Ending deforestation for cattle: challenges, opportunities and workable solutions Industry associations, NGOs, meat and leather brands have taken steps to end deforestation for cattle, a major source of Brazil's GHG emissions. Union of Concerned Scientists, IIASA, NASA and NWF present the latest news on these efforts and draw lessons for sustained deforestation reductions.
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Barbara Bramble
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
bramble@nwf.org
+202 552 9773
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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International cooperation and local commitment: a success story in the Small Pacific Islands states On May 10th 2007, the government of Italy and the governments of the Pacific Small Island states launched in New York a cooperation program to address the key global challenges of climate change, in less than 3 years about $11 Mln in projects and activities – 18 projects in all–have been committed.
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Paola Geronzi
Italy
geronzi.paola@minambiente.it
+3 144 3934684195
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Experiences in mainstreaming adaptation to climate change into decision making Organisations from Canada and Australia, Ouranos and the Australian National University (ANU), will present through case studies how research, multidisciplinarity, private and public sectors stakeholders, civil society actors, etc. can work together to efficiently decrease vulnerability to climate change.
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Blondlot Anne
Ouranos
blondlot.anne@ouranos.ca
+1 514 2826464
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Global and European wind energy outlook GWEC will present the newly published report ‘Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010’ which looks at the global deployment and mitigation potential of wind power up to 2050. The European Wind Energy Association will focus on mitigation potential in the EU with special emphasis on the ETS after the economic crisis.
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Stephen Sawyer
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
steve.sawyer@gwec.net
+31 6 53504715
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Rebate Mechanism for Equitable Financing and Emission Reductions in International Transport Developing countries can be rebated the cost of a maritime emission reduction scheme. The rebate mechanism is integrated with a market-based levy on fuel for international shipping. Applied worldwide, it would raise circa $20bn in 2020 from developed countries. It could apply to aviation as well.
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Andre Stochniol
International Maritime Emission Reduction Scheme (IMERS)
andre@imers.org
+44 7809 764894
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Shipping and combating climate change The shipping industry is proactively seeking solutions to the environmental, political and economic imperatives to continue mitigating its impact on climate changes. ICS, Intertanko and BIMCO will review the current situation and the way ahead. Key member states will be invited to participate.
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Michael Lund
BIMCO (The Baltic And International Maritime Council) (BIMCO)
mlu@bimco.org
+45 2880 4523410665
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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The Africa green fund Towards achieving sustainable development for Africa:
Evaluating the past and looking into the future, harnessing finance opportunities, supporting adaptation efforts, clean energy and mitigation, and ensuring a green growth economy.
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Balgis Osman Elasha
African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
b.osman-elasha@afdb.org
+216 7110 1494
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Promoting integrity in adaptation, mitigation and finance MRVs Promoting good governance in climate change mitigation and adaptation actions and financing. Recommendations for MRV transparency, accountability and public oversight for public, private and civil society sector stakeholders.
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Lisa Elges
Transparency International (TI)
lelges@transparency.org
+32 499 411422
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Development pathways for GHG commitments We present the implications of countrywide emission arising from the achievement of development goals.
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Luis Costa
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
luis.costa@pik-potsdam.de
+49 331 2882527
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Plans and Pilots: an international axis on low carbon strategies for subnational governments This side event in cooperation with The Climate Group will show how projects between developed and developing regions can benefit both parties. The UNDP Territorial Approach to Climate Change and specific bilateral collaboration projects will demonstrate that this can succeed at subnational level.
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Maruxa Cardama
Regions4 Sustainable Development (Regions4)
mcardama@nrg4sd.org
+32 0 475844339
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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The Climate Action Reserve presents: “R20 - Regions of Climate Action” Subnational governments are demonstrating that they have the capacity and willingness to tackle climate change. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other subnational leaders will discuss how the R20 brings together subnational governments to implement low-carbon and climate resilient projects.
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Joel Levin
Climate Action Reserve
joel@climateactionreserve.org
+1 213 8911444
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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GCF: Cooperation among subnational governments and NGOs on REDD (Hosted by Nigeria and the TFG) The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF) is a subnational coalition of 14 states and provinces in Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, Mexico, and USA working with NGOs and other stakeholders to protect the climate and forests by integrating REDD into emerging greenhouse gas compliance regimes.
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John O. Niles
Tropical Forest Group (TFG)
jniles@tropicalforestgroup.org
+805 252 6777
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Experiencias innovadoras desde América Latina en respuesta al Cambio climatico frente al CMNUCC. Como aporte ante CMNUCC se presentara la sistematización de herramientas innovadoras de mitigacion, adaptación y finaciamiento ante el cambio climatico, como el Fondo Amazonia de Brasil y el proyecto Yasunni de Ecuador comentado por presidente WWF y secretario CMNUCC en Kioto
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Bernardo Damian Voloj
Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN)
info@farn.org.ar
+54 11 43120788
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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The human face of climate change: A matter of human rights. Pacific Calling Partnership event Climate change has a human face and is a rights issue right across the Pacific from Kiribati to Tuvalu to the Torres Strait. People from these nations and partners will, through story, dance and song, reflect and report on the issues involved in dealing daily with the reality of climate change.
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Georgina Woods
Climate Action Network Australia (CANA)
g.woods@cana.net.au
+61 0 407227633
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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SWITZERLAND Adaptation Economics Recent Work Relevant for National Adaptation Planning and Projects. What is the cost of Adaptation? Where to spend money first and how to spend it wisely? Studies EACC (WB, Warren Evans), ECA (SwissRE, David Bresch) and Quantify Adaptation Benefits (Uni Zurich, Axel Michaelowa). Panel with Saleemul Huq (IIED).
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Anton Hilber
Switzerland
anton.hilber@eda.admin.ch
+41 7 95005764
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Climate city: Innovations for GHG reduction in urban areas How do industries contribute to climate protection? What role do megacities play and what challenges do they have to overcome on the way to a low carbon society? How can politics help? Discuss with experts their views on climate efficient solutions for emerging megacities.
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Martin Schröder
Federation of German Industries (BDI)
m.schroeder@bdi.eu
+49 30 20281606
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Where the U.S. stands on fulfilling its Copenhagen pledges Our panel will discuss progress made by U.S. in reaching their Copenhagen pledges on finance, mitigation, MRV, and technology cooperation. The panel will feature congressional staff and a member of the administration.
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Jennifer Kurz
U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN)
jkurz@climatenetwork.org
+1 202 3744431
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Low-carbon development in China: Clean technologies and GHG accounting How will China reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 40%-45% from 2005 levels by 2020? Through low-carbon transportation policies and technologies and standardized measuring, reporting and verification (MRV) of GHG emissions. This panel focuses bottom up solutions to climate change in China.
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Lucia Green-Weiskel
Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET)
luciagreenweiskel@gmail.com
+1 917 9172878297
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Mexican interactive network for climate awareness and response: A global model The newly-launched interactive network in Mexico links the Tickell Climate Observatory, the world's highest, with climate theatres in several cities and programs to empower individuals to be climate problem solvers. This event will showcase this as a model to catalyze ideas worldwide.
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John-Michael Cross
Climate Institute (CI)
jmcross@climate.org
+1 202 5524723
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Climate Justice: African Youth Perspective African Youth Initiative on Climate Change, created in 2005 at COP11 and later launched in Nairobi with support from Greenpeace International, has grown from a few dozen members to a continent-wide umbrella group of national networks.
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Nico Barawid
Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement (JVE)
nico.barawid@yale.edu
+1 901 8469842
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Elements to fast start climate action Elements to fast start climate action. Including how to narrow the gap between the submitted pledges and mitigation action plans and the two degrees target, and key roles of policy instruments such as NAMAs, LEDS.
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Marian Massaar
Netherlands
marian.massaar@minvrom.nl
+31 70 3170339445
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Regional approaches for climate change adaptation in mountain areas – sharing the experience In the Mountain Partnership context, regional cooperation mechanisms for promoting sustainable mountain development will be discussed in particular regarding climate change adaptation. This will include conventions as well as informal arrangements in order to foster exchange among mountain regions.
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Rosalaura Romeo
Montenegro
rosalaura.romeo@fao.org
+39 6 57055961
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Climate change, a workers' issue -proposals for a socially fair climate deal Climate change needs an urgent and sustainable response. Trade unions from North and South will introduce proposals for making the climate deal a people's deal. This event will broadcast the award-winning documentary on trade unions and climate change "A call to action".
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Anabella Rosemberg
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
anabella.rosemberg@ituc-csi.or
+33 1 55373737
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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Gender and climate change finance: Empowering women to lead in the new green economy This event will showcase gains in women’s empowerment in climate change finance and the green economy, including new entrepreneurial ventures and advocacy strides in climate finance architecture, going beyond why it’s important to empower women to a discussion of how it is being done.
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Itzá Castañeda
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
itza.castaneda@undp.org.mx
+521 55 16942931
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Thu, 09 Dec 2010 |
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This event will introduce PNG efforts to address drivers of deforestation. This event will feature presentations by the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea and Thailand that detail efforts to implement climate-compatible development strategies. Issues discussed will include REDD+, adaptation and mitigation measures and low-carbon growth strategies for industries that drive deforestation.
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Paul Chung
Papua New Guinea
pchung@rainforestcoalition.org
+1 646 448680
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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 |
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Market based mechanism: Whether a solution to emission reduction Market based mechanisms are highly unlikely to reduce emissions world over. The side event will discuss how it market based mechanism have failed to reduce emission and who benefits from it.
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Ajay Jha
PAIRVI Associates (PAIRVI)
pairvidelhi@rediffmail.com
+91 11 29841266
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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 |
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What has carbon trade taught us about ecological markets? The Club of Rome and LIFE climate foundation Liechtenstein present various approaches on how to develop green markets. Which path should be taken after the lessons learned from Copenhagen? International experts provide their views on how to get on the green track to establish a low carbon economy.
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Sven Braden
Liechtenstein
sven.braden@gmail.com
+42 3236 6196
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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 |
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Proyekto piloto FANCV Creación Consejo Conjunto (Autoridades-Soc.Civil) Regionales: Preveer ingreso y/o reubicación positiva: Desplazados, Refugiados/Migrantes-Ciudades Autosustent./ Desarrollo Interactivo no Interdep/Gestión Ordenada/Mitig./Reversion/Efect CC., Incremento Coop. Inter. /Productividad/ Integración -DH.
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Graciela R. Yanovsky
Fundación Argentina a las Naciones Camino a la Verdad (FANCV)
caminoalaverdad@fancv.org.ar
+54 11 45831239
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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 |
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LULUCF changes required to support mitigation Climate Action Network will present on key outstanding decisions needed in Cancun to ensure LULUCF preserves and strengthens ambition rather than undermines it. Presentation and discussion. Parties welcome.
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Chris Henschel
Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)
chenschel@cpaws.org
+1 613 5697226
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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 |
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Indonesia national and provincial low carbon growth Indonesia has committed to cutting GHG emissions by 26% from business-as-usual levels by 2020. Studies by the Indonesian national council on climate change showed that at the national and provincial level Indonesia can continue to grow the economy and achieve its greenhouse gas reductions targets.
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Amanda Katili Niode
Indonesia
amanda.katili@dnpi.go.id
+62 81 511200079
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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 |
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Theme |
Organizer |
Attachments |
Responding to Climate Change focuses on bringing together the research, policy and finance concerning climate change. |
James Ramsey
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC)
anna@rtcc.org
+44 20 77992222
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Energy poverty, equality and opportunities |
Christina Wilson
Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)
cwilson@cfactcampus.org
+1 218 5901632
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International Emissions Trading Association |
Cedric Ammann
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
ammann@ieta.org
+41 22 7370500
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Cities must not just cut CO2 emissions and implement renewable energy, but also help restore ecosystems on which they depend – soils, forests and other carbon sinks. In an urban age we need new policy tools for regenerative city development. We’ll present options for politicians, planners and NGOs. |
Iris Gust
HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU)
iris.gust@hcu-hamburg.de
+49 40 428274517
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Follow up on the negotiations with display of updates and briefing papers related to the issues. |
Yvonne Miller
Third World Network (TWN)
ymiller@twngeneva.ch
+41 78 8929203
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ESA will inform on its activities to monitor systematical changes in our climate and environment. From regional efforts supporting REDD to global observation of essential climate variables from GCOS, earth observation will be exposed as a feasible and practical tool for climate change observation. |
Frank Martin Seifert
European Space Agency (ESA)
frank.martin.seifert@esa.int
+390 6 94180560
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Work aimed at bending the curve of near-term warming has exploded in the past year, as signals from arctic sea ice and other sensitive ecosystems drive home the need to slow warming well before 2030. Reports from UNEP, CLRTAP, the Arctic Council, Antarctic Treaty and others. |
Pam Pearson
Clean Air Task Force (CATF)
pampearson44@yahoo.com
+1 802 4880991
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The exhibit will display the work of IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, on climate change. IUCN works to promote nature-based solutions to adaptation and mitigation in terms of both policy and practice, from local to national and international scales. |
Ninni Ikkala
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
ninni.ikkala@iucn.org
+41 2 9990106
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There is a lot of knowledge available on how to mitigate climate change based on local, decentralised technologies and knowledge. We will present ideas and recommendations how a meaningful participation of women can transcend the barriers to spread and implement this knowledge. |
Ulrike Röhr
LIFE e.V.
roehr@life-online.de
+4 30 30879835
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Addressing climate change in CEE and Turkey: REC activities and experiences.
The REC is supporting the needs of the countries within CEE Region and beyond facilitating the implementation of UNFCCC. The exhibit will demonstrate its activities carried out for different stakeholders. |
Zsuzsanna Ivanyi
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Zivanyi@rec.org
+36 20 5532639
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Presentation of the European Union actions and achievements in tackling climate change and of EU propositions in the context of the international negotiations. |
Agnieszka Cyndecka
European Union
agnieszka.cyndecka@ec.europa.e
+32 2 2967240
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International Renewable Energy Alliance, (International Geothermal Association, International Hydropower Association, International Solar Energy Society, World Bioenergy Association, World Wind Energy Association) will present information on various aspects on renewable energy utilisation worldwide. |
Lau Saili
International Hydropower Association (IHA)
ls@hydropower.org
+44 20 86525299
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The Wuppertal Institute provides information material on a wide range of issues such as equity considerations in the UNFCCC process and post-2012 policy options, the Kyoto mechanisms and the EU emissions trading scheme. |
Wolfgang Sterk
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
wolfgang.sterk@wupperinst.org
+49 202 2492149
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This exhibit presents recommendations and key material from TRF and other transport organisations including GTZ, UITP, Veolia and ITDP highlighting issues to be resolved and actions to be taken to ensure support of low carbon sustainable transport. |
Holger Dalkmann
Transport Research Foundation (TRF)
hdalkmann@trl.co.uk
+44 7810 804849
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Protecting health from climate change. |
Marina Maiero
World Health Organization (WHO)
maierom@who.int
+41 79 2134304
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HELCOM will be presenting its work to protect the marine environment of the Baltic Sea which suffers from the effects of various human activities. The exhibit will focus on the challenges climate change will impose on the protection of the marine environment and management of human activities. |
Nikolay Vlasov
Helsinki Commission (HELCOM)
nikolay.vlasov@helcom.fi
+358 46 8509196
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France's International action on global warming : REDD+, fast start, low carbon technology, energy access, adaptation, CDM, JI, scientific and research co operation. |
JAUDET MARIE
France
marie.jaudet@cop21.gouv.fr
+33 0 664402246
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We need to act now to put development and social issues on the agenda of the climate change talks. GERES, with over 30 years experience in both climate change and development is one of the best representatives to support and push forward the debate on climate solidarity. |
Raphaele Deau
Geres
r.deau@geres.eu
+855 12 887449
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WWF will showcase research and information on climate policy relating to adaptation, REDD, finance and more. WWF Mexico will also exhibit various climate related projects in Latin America. |
Ashwini Prabha
WWF (WWF)
aprabha@wwfint.org
+41 7 98741682
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Presentation of the World Agroforestry Centre's work on mitigation, adaptation and food security. |
Henry Neufeldt
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
h.neufeldt@cgiar.org
+254 719 346325
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The exhibit will display the work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation. Our aim is to promote climate equity in adaptation and mitigation efforts and in climate finance. |
Bjoern Ecklundt
Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF)
ecklundt@boell.de
+49 30 28534315
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Climate change and poverty: Tearfund is a leading UK-based development NGO working to reduce the impact of climate change on poor communities through adaptation, disaster risk reduction and other measures. We also raise public and political awareness of the issue through campaigning and lobbying. |
Sara Shaw
Tearfund
sara.shaw@tearfund.org
+44 208 9437944
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Step by step we demonstrate how to raise $100bn per year through new SDRs to finance climate protection in developing nations. The exhibit will
particularly focus on how a Supervisory Body will track the use of the new
money and hinder abuse and inflation. |
Stefan Schurig
World Future Council (WFC)
Stefan.Schurig@worldfuturecoun
+4 40 307091427
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The German government's stand will provide information on German climate policy, with a particular focus on its relevance for development policy. A wide range of material will supplement the information given in person. Visitors to the stand can also find out the latest on German events taking place during COP 16. |
Hildegard Kaiser
Germany
Hildegard.Kaiser@bmub.bund.de
+49 30 183052159
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Resources for the Future will present its research on finance, forestry issues, trade, disaster risk reduction, renewables, and willingness to pay for climate mitigation. |
Kristin Hayes
Resources for the Future (RFF)
hayes@rff.org
+1 202 3285033
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The International Renewable Energy Alliance (International Geothermal Association, International Hydropower Association, International Solar Energy Society, World Bioenergy Association, World Wind Energy Association) will show information on various aspects of renewable energy utilisation worldwide. |
Stefan Gsänger
World Wind Energy Association (WWEA)
secretariat@wwindea.org
+49 228 24269800
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New reports and information from ECN Policy Studies in the field of low-carbon development, capacity building, technical assistance, carbon markets, finance, renewable energy and CCS, technology transfer and more. |
Heleen de Coninck
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
deconinck@ecn.nl
+31 224 564316
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Energy and climate change mitigation. |
Jenny Gell
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Jenny.gell@iea.org
+33 1 40576729
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The OECD will distribute the latest OECD/IEA publications on key issues for a post-2012 climate framework. |
Pascale Rossignol
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
pascale.rossignol@oecd.org
+33 1 45249658
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Canadian Wildlife Federation and CWF Learning Institute climate change education priorities: An interactive exhibit to advance climate change education, successes, recommendations and policies with CWFLI university-based fellow experts. Visit www.canadianwildlifefederation.ca for CWFLI information. |
luba mycio-mommers
Canadian Wildlife Federation Inc (CWF/FCF)
lubamm@cwf-fcf.org
+11 613 5999594
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WBCSD - Making a difference. Publications and information on business perspectives on climate policy issues, tools for business action on climate change and business approaches towards 2050. |
Barbara Black
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
black@wbcsd.org
+41 22 8393105
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As tackling climate change is increasingly being deferred to future generations, this stand will show how British Council champions are already developing solutions which are having an impact and how teachers are being helped to prepare young people for their part in the future. |
Christopher Palmer
The British Council
Christopher.palmer@sa.britishc
+966 1 4831818
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UNESCO’s Climate Change Initiative. This exhibit highlights UNESCO’s research, policy and field work related to the climate change scientific knowledge base, education, outreach and public awareness, social, gender and ethical issues, and capacity building for adaptation to climate change. |
Peter Dogsé
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
p.dogse@unesco.org
+33 1 45684098
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IMO will present the progress made on mandatory technical and operational reduction measures expected to enter into force globally in 2013. Also the work on market-based measures to complement the technical/operational, their reduction potential and possible generation of funds, will be presented. |
Lucy Essuman
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
lessuman@imo.org
+44 207 4634210
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Reducing emissions from the transport sector is about developing sustainable transport systems, scaling the solutions up to the size of the challenge. Rail is ready to take its responsibility and offers resource-efficient, low-carbon, sustainable transport, strongly contributing to the green economy. |
Margrethe Sagevik
International Union of Railways (UIC)
sagevik@uic.org
+33 1 44492035
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MCII: Publications give examples of how insurance approaches help vulnerable countries and people adapt and reduce risk. Examples for building risk reduction and non-profit insurance entities. Alternatives for design and implementation of risk reduction and insurance for adaptation. New MCII policy brief. |
Koko Warner
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
warner@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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UNU: Documentation and multimedia work from UNU´s work related to climate change state-of-the-art understanding of climate adaptation and human mobility, indigenous peoples, REDD and mitigation, and the contribution of higher education and research to practical action and policy. |
Koko Warner
United Nations University (UNU)
warner@ehs.unu.edu
+49 228 8150249
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Taking action on climate change in Tanzania. |
Jessie Davie
Tanzania Natural Resource Forum (TNRF)
j.davie@tnrf.org
+255 27 2543053
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CAN International to present member materials and host Fossil of the Day/Year awards. |
David Turnbull
Climate Action Network International (CAN International)
dturnbull@climatenetwork.org
+45 0 28722944
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Practical Action’s programmes and publications demonstrate how some of the world’s poorest people can be enabled to adapt to climate change and to access modern energy services; we advocate for policy measures that put poor people’s needs at the centre of climate change policy. |
Rachel Berger
Practical Action
rachel.berger@practicalaction.
+44 7966 542181
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Should agriculture and soil be included in carbon markets? Information on no-till, biochar, GM crops, agrofuels, livestock intensification and land use issues; the impacts on agricultural biodiversity, food production, small farmers, indigenous peoples and the real solutions. |
Helena Paul
ECONEXUS
h.paul@econexus.info
+44 207 4314357
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International Renewable Energy Alliance, (International Geothermal Association, International Hydropower Association, International Solar Energy Society, World Bioenergy Association, World Wind Energy Association) will present information on various aspects on renewable energy utilisation worldwide. |
Christine Hornstein
International Solar Energy Society e.V. (ISES)
director@ises.org
+49 761 4590645
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Latest science strengthens the case of an already changing climate. The Met Office Hadley Centre shows some potentially vulnerable parts of the climate may be more resilient than previously thought, but others less so. Combined with projections of climate change, these results should inform policy. |
Fiona Carroll
Met Office Hadley Center
fiona.carroll@metoffice.gov.uk
+44 1392 884240
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Power of one child + one tree = A sustainable future for all. |
Donna Goodman
Earth Child Institute (ECI)
donnagoodman111@gmail.com
+11 203 3769177
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Greenpeace perspectives on fossil fuels. |
Naomi Goodman
Greenpeace International (GREENPEACE)
naomi.goodman@greenpeace.org
+31 6 24941044
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Wood-based bioenergy -
Increasing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. |
Simone Lovera-Bilderbeek
Global Forest Coalition (GFC)
simone.lovera@globalforestcoal
+595 21 663654
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Provide range of views and expertise from global business. |
Tina Launois
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
tls@iccwbo.org
+33 1 49532916
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Saving wetlands for climate change mitigation and adaptation. |
Susanna Tol
Wetlands International
susanna.tol@wetlands.org
+31 6 22624702
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The Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA) is an alliance of 13 UN agencies and more than 25 civil society organizations from around the world working together to ensure climate change initiatives and programmes at every level are gender responsive. Exhibit hosted by founding member Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) |
Cate Owren
Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)
cate@wedo.org
+1 212 9730325
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The long term vision and goal of BVEK is an
internationally linked regime, which will lead to a truly
global system covering all countries and emissions. |
Dietrich Borst
German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)
borst@bvek.de
+49 30 55877304
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HSBC, Earthwatch, The Climate Group, The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and WWF are creating greener cities, protecting major rivers, studying climate change impacts on forests, and creating 'climate champions' to bring valuable knowledge and experience to their workplace and communities. |
Daniel Bebber
Earthwatch Institute
dbebber@earthwatch.org.uk
+44 1865 318842
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GWEC is the global voice of the wind energy industry. The GWEC booth with provide information on the development of wind energy world wide, and industry representatives and experts will be available for discussion. |
Stephen Sawyer
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
steve.sawyer@gwec.net
+31 6 53504715
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EWEA is the voice of the wind
industry, actively promoting the utilization of wind power. EWEA’s wide
range of publications on wind energy will be offered to visitors and experts
will be available for questions and discussions. |
Rémi Gruet
WindEurope
remi.gruet@ewea.org
+32 473 506423
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CARE International is one of the world's largest NGOs supporting development and providing humanitarian assistance in nearly 70 countries. Our exhibit showcases ways to address the human costs of climate change, as well as lessons from experience. |
Charles Ehrhart
CARE International (CI)
ehrhart@careclimatechange.org
+1 415 5083684
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The organization CarbonFix administrates the CarbonFix Standard (CFS). The CFS is the leading standard for climate forestation projects on the voluntary carbon market. The standard is supported by over 60 different organizations and has certified most of the world’s carbon forestation projects. |
Moriz Vohrer
CarbonFix e.V.
m.vohrer@carbonfix.info
+4 176 64803182
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Climate Technology Initiative (CTI) - Working together to accelerate development and diffusion of climate-friendly technologies and practices. |
Taiki Kuroda
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
kuroda@icett.or.jp
+81 593 293500
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IDB support for climate change action in Latin America and the Caribbean. |
Juan Pablo Bonilla
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
secci@iadb.org
+1 202 5506613
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Distribute our paper "Japan's -25% target can be achieved domestically: Results of CASA 2020 model simulation"
and exhibit mitigation activities in Japan. |
Yuri Okubo
Citizens Alliance for Saving the Atmosphere and the Earth (CASA)
okubo@casa.bnet.jp
+81 6 69106301
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Direct access: Giving power back to the poor? |
Catherine Durbin
Cooperation Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité (CIDSE)
durbin@cidse.org
+32 2 2333751
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Sustainable agriculture's role in REDD+ and mitigation/adaptation, promoting resources for tropical forest management and monitoring for credible climate change mitigation and adaptation, REDD-readiness capacity building, sharing knowledge from pilot REDD projects, MRV and auditing. |
Mark Moroge
Rainforest Alliance (RA)
mmoroge@ra.org
+1 212 2126771937
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Rio Conventions' Ecosystems and Climate Change Pavilion - a joint outreach and awareness raising event by the Convention on Biological Diversity the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. |
Jaime Webbe
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
jaime.webbe@cbd.int
+1 514 2878718
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WHRC scientific and policy staff will offer publications, video presentations, and other references and information surrounding how a better understanding of the terrestrial carbon cycle could improve climate policy mechanisms. Capacity building and outreach activities will also be highlighted. |
Elizabeth Braun
Woodwell Climate Research Center
ebraun@whrc.org
+44 508 1509
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Inuit and climate change: Two ways of knowing. Using state of the art Arctic science and traditional Inuit knowledge the complex story of climate change and climate policy shaping in the Arctic will be explored - from meteorological and ice science to community resilience. |
Stephanie Meakin
Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC)
smeakin@inuitcircumpolar.com
+613 563 2648
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The Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) is an international trade association representing firms that finance, invest in, and provide enabling support to activities that reduce emissions. At the COP16, we will be showcasing the activities of the private sector in the climate finance space. |
Leticia Labre
Climate Markets and Investment Association Limited (CMIA)
leticia.labre@cmia.net
+44 7814 533661
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Caribbean vulnerability - A case for a post-2012 climate change regime. The exhibit will highlight the importance of a post-2012 climate change regime because of the vulnerability of the Caribbean to climate change and the steps the region has taken to develop and low carbon development strategy. |
Kenrick Leslie
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC)
oed@caribbeanclimate.bz
+501 822 1104
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Through research and policy dialogues, ICTSD's Global Platform advances analytical capacity of stakeholders, supports their interaction with policy-makers, and builds effective cross-disciplinary understanding that enables solutions in the multilateral climate change and trade policy processes. |
Ana Maria Kleymeyer
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
amkleymeyer@ictsd.ch
+41 22 9174282
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Mediators Beyond Borders will display information and engage participants regarding the role MBB plays in advocating for inclusion of mediation in subsequent protocols and as an effective strategy for resolving climate change disputes on a national, regional, and community level. |
Thomas Fiutak
Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI)
fiuta001@umn.edu
+1 651 7241822
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Humane Society International’s exhibit will examine the impacts of animal agriculture on climate change, as well as mitigation and adaptation solutions. |
Geoffrey Evans
Humane Society International (HSI)
gevans@hsi.org
+1 503 6888657
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Equity, environment and development need to be addressed in an integrated manner for the climate negotiations to have fair outcomes. This exhibit makes available studies from developing countries on how these serve the basis for an equity paradigm for global cooperative action on climate change. |
Vicente Paolo YU
South Centre
yu@southcentre.org
+41 22 7918050
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WRI is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives. WRI will present its latest research, tools and publications. |
Raquel Gonzalez
World Resources Institute (WRI)
raquelgonzalez@gmail.com
+1 202 7297847
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On 10/10/10, 1000s of organizers implemented and documented community-scale CO2 reduction projects with the demand that governments match that practical application in their UN work. We present stories and photos from the day. |
Jeremy Osborn
350.org (350.org)
jeremy@350.org
+1 802 5524067
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International Council for Sustainable Energy - A coalition of clean energy industries from US, UK, Australia and Europe. |
Laura Tierney
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
ltierney@bcse.org
+1 202 7850507
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350 reasons we need to get to 350: 350 species threatened by global warming. 35% of species could be committed to extinction by 2050 if current greenhouse gas emissions trajectories continue. This exhibit looks at 350 species threatened by climate change and what we can do to save them. |
Rose Braz
Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)
rbraz@biologicaldiversity.org
+44 415 4369682
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As “Green Energy” becomes the next star industry with trend from IT to ET (Energy Technology), Taiwan’s enterprises should make best use of resources, applying innovative thinking and early preparation for global business opportunities. |
Wen-Cheng Hu
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
vincenthu@itri.org.tw
+886 3 5913770
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ICIMOD is a regional IGO highlighting the rapid change, vulnerability and fragility of mountain ecosystems and the important role of the Hindu-Kush - Himalayan region, providing ecosystems services for more than one-fifth of the world's population. |
Robert Zomer
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
rzomer@icimod.org
+97 1 5003222
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Provide compelling information on the need to develop a comprehensive ocean and climate initiative within the UNFCCC process, through interactive media, posters and factsheets. |
Miriam Balgos
International Coastal and Ocean Organization (ICO)
mbalgos@globaloceanforum.com
+1 302 7539800
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We are consisted of 35 universities around the world. The ultimate goal is to unite the environmentally conscious students and become a driving force for an alternative future. The Student Summit has been held annually and our proposals have been delivered to the 2008 G8 summit and to COP 15/CMP 5. |
Yukio Nishiyama
Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen (EKU)
ynishiya@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
+81 774 657030
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Introduction of NEDO's activities addressing energy and global environmental challenges. We focus on contributing to sustainable development and resolution of energy and global environmental challenges. |
Keiichi MATSUMOTO
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
km-ap@nedo.go.jp
+81 44 5205185
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The exhibit will showcase indigenous peoples' adaptation and mitigation strategies using traditional knowledge; and capacity building efforts on climate change and REDD+. This exhibit is co-organized with the indigenous peoples' global network on climate change and sustainable development. |
Raymond de Chavez
Tebtebba Foundation
raymond@tebtebba.org
+63 74 9175072789
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Korea's GHG reduction drive for climate change response (CDM project, carbon neutral, carbon cashbag and domestic emission trading system by Korea Energy Management Corporation). |
Ji-eun Jang
Korean Business Council for Sustainable Development (KBCSD)
jerry@kemco.or.kr
+82 31 2604547
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For effective implementation of adaptation and mitigation strategies, an integration of top-down and bottom-up approaches is needed. TERI’s work on the interplay of local and state-based initiatives with national and international policies is presented, highlighting developing country challenges. |
Sasanka Thilakasiri
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
sasanka.thilakasiri@teri.res.i
+91 11 24682100
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Introduction of GHG mitigation flexible mechanism FS programme. |
Tomoya Motoda
Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
tomoya@gec.jp
+81 6 69154122
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International Renewable Energy Alliance, (International Geothermal Association, International Hydropower Association, International Solar Energy Society, World Bioenergy Association, World Wind Energy Association) will present information on various aspects on renewable energy utilisation worldwide. |
Karin Haara
World Bioenergy Association (WBA)
karin.haara@worldbioenergy.org
+46 8 705432641
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The exhibit will focus on global monitoring of GHGs from various platforms, including the "IBUKI" satellite, results of climate risk assessment using integrated climate, impact, and land-use models, and the development of scenarios for low carbon societies using the Asia-Pacific Integrated Model. |
Masaharu Murakami
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
kakinuma.miho@nies.go.jp
+81 29 8502347
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Caritas' publications and case studies will bring the witness of poor and marginalized communities as they call for global and intergenerational justice. |
Christine Campeau
Caritas Internationalis (CI)
ccampeau@caritas-international
+41 0 227344005
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Exhibiting the work of Green Cross in the area of climate change, including the work of the Climate Change Task Force, the impact on water and projects to help local communities adapt to the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. |
Michelle Laug
Green Cross International (GCI)
michelle.laug@gci.ch
+41 22 7890817
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Display of African civil society best-practice community-based projects and programmes in addressing climate change. |
Joseph Mwenda
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance** (PACJA)
mwemithika@yahoo.com
+20 254 4443627
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The exhibition will showcase coping & adaptation mechanisms of small farmers and their demands for climate justice. Recommendations of national tribunal and publications & articles on human rights issues and need for international climate change tribunal will also be shared. |
Sharad Joshi
Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society (CECOEDECON)
cecoedecon@gmail.com
+91 98290 59202
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ITPS is carrying out research into the policies needed to reduce the large volume of CO2 emissions from transport, together with renowned experts. We will report the results of our study and recommend some new assistance mechanism to reduce CO2 emissions from transport in developing countries. |
Iwao Matsuoka
Institution for Transport Policy Studies (ITPS)
matsuoka@jterc.or.jp
+81 3 54708400
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Photo exhibition " Bangladesh the Ground Zero of Climate Change Impact : Despair and Hope". Basically this is to high light the climate impacts what is happening in Bangladesh and also the effort that how the community trying best to cope with it. |
Rezaul Chowdhury
Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust** (COAST Trust)
reza@coastbd.org
+88 2 8125181
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Focusing on how communities can make a difference – using a variety of media displaying the work of ACT members on climate change mitigation and adaptation around the world. |
Marian Casey
ACT Alliance - Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance)
marian.casey@actalliance.org
+41 22 7916218
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The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) booth will showcase the latest ODI research on climate change, in particular on climate finance, climate-compatible development, and REDD. |
Jessica Brown
Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
j.brown@odi.org.uk
+44 750 7017859
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Contribution of African Development Bank to sustainable development in Africa. |
Balgis Osman Elasha
African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
b.osman-elasha@afdb.org
+216 7110 1494
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Presentation of projects, information on mitigation possibilities. |
Rebecca Kirch
Refrigerants, Naturally e.V. (REFNAT)
rebecca.kirch@refrigerantsnatu
+0 61479 4961749640
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The GCCA, will be representing the broad movement of civil society that is calling on a fair, ambitious and legally binding treaty as quickly as possibly. We will be there to showcase the positive efforts being undertaken by citizens around the world to fight and adapt to climate change. |
Manish Joshi
Global Call for Climate Action (GCCA)
manish.joshi@tcktcktck.org
+44 787 9423340
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IPCC reports and documentation. |
Renate Christ
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
ipcc-sec@wmo.int
+41 22 7308254
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CATIE has many years of experience in design and validation of sustainable land use systems. The exhibition will present CATIE's recent research experiences in such land use systems in Latin America, oriented towards strengthening their climate change adaptation and mitigation potential. |
Bastiaan Louman
Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE)
blouman@catie.ac.cr
+506 2558 2321
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High sequestration, low emission, food secure farming. IFOAM will provide info on effective, affordable, locally appropriate mitigation and adaptation practices and their integration into action plans and policies. Experts will be available to discuss the multiple benefits of organic agriculture. |
Robert Jordan
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
r.jordan@ifoam.org
+996 778 599299
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The Yale Climate and Energy Institute (YCEI) showcases Yale's interdisciplinary research, teaching, and projects on climate and energy that integrate science and policy and promote campus sustainability. |
Juliana Wang
Yale University
juliana.wang@yale.edu
+1 203 4011541
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To secure a stable climate, CI provides scientific + policy guidance, practical field expertise and tools for decision-makers. We seek to develop and implement sustainable climate solutions that provide enduring benefits to national economies, local communities, natural ecosystems and biodiversity. |
Jennifer McCullough
Conservation International (CI)
jmccullough@conservation.org
+703 341 2526
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IGES climate change related publications. |
Kazuhisa KOAKUTSU
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
koakutsu@iges.or.jp
+81 46 8553825
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Zero waste for zero warming: wastepickers at the frontline of climate change. Wastepickers reduce GHG emissions and save raw materials through recycling: they are a real human force to mitigate climate change and offer a necessary alternative to polluting waste-to-energy technologies. |
Mariel Vilella
Ecology Center
mariel.vilella@gmail.com
+44 7847 79154
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MRV from the bottom-up: The Climate Registry supports states, provinces, territories, tribes and other NGOs to monitor, report and verify corporate emissions from the bottoms-up. Come and discover our user-friendly tools, and learn or adapt them to understand your own greenhouse gas emissions. |
Robyn Camp
The Climate Registry (TCR)
robyn@theclimateregistry.org
+1 213 8916931
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Meat is making not only your health but also global warming worse. We could cut down the amount of meat we eat initially by having a meat free Monday. |
Dae Woong Kang
Green Korea United
oeg529@naver.com
+1 3 6848126
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Distributing information on UNDP’s climate change programmes. |
Veronique Lozano
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
veronique.lozano@undp.org
+1 212 9065724
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This is the exhibit of the Central American Integration System which groups Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic. We plan to distribute breakthrough documentation on the region at the exhibit. |
Karina Cantó
Comisión Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD)
kcanto@sica.int
+503 0 22488848
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The Canadian Youth Climate Coalition serves as a focal point to mobilize young Canadians on climate change. Come to our booth to learn about our work and ways to get involved. Our booth serves as the focal point for the Canadian Youth Delegation, a group of young Canadians participating in COP 16/CMP 6. |
Amber Church
MakeWay Charitable Society
cycc.director@gmail.com
+1 867 3354884
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Exhibit by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Western Province: Making aware the global community on Barawa biodiversity project at western province of Sri Lanka which possesses the main objective of minimizing adverse effects of climate change issues on biodiversity by conserving endemic flora and fauna of Sri Lanka, one of a global biodiversity hot spot. |
Nimali Perera
Sri Lanka
secagriwp@sltnet.lk
+94 11 2673435
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OECC information booth - Recent developments of NAMAs/MRV preparation in the Asia-Pacific. |
Satoshi Iemoto
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
iemoto@oecc.or.jp
+81 3 54720144
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Women food producers in Latin America adapt to climate change. Climate finance must support (not ignore or harm) their efforts. |
Bert Maerten
OXFAM International (OI)
bmaerten@oxfam.org.uk
+66 80 2104873
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NEO Nepal in collaboration with its partner, Arbonaut Ltd., will present an accurate, robust, benefit-sharing, and optimal approach for REDD+ monitoring in developing countries. |
Basanta Raj Gautam
Neighbour Organization Nepal (NEO-Nepal)
basanta.gautam@arbonaut.com
+358 443 441602
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INBAR is the world’s leading organization promoting bamboo and rattan for poverty reduction, environmental sustainability and fairer trade. The Exhibit will showcase worldwide initiatives that integrate bamboo and rattan for climate change mitigation, adaptation and disaster risk management. |
Violeta Gonzalez
International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
vgonzalez@inbar.int
+86 1 3911269783
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Land use and indigenous people activities for adaptation and disaster risk reduction in the Cross river state Nigeria and Diamare region northern Cameroon. |
Raphael Hanmbock
Association des clubs des amis de la nature du Cameroun (ACAN)
ecoalert@yahoo.fr
+237 2206 8067
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The Sussex Energy Group conducts research on transitions to low carbon energy systems. The exhibit will showcase our research on technology transfer, low carbon development in middle income and less developed countries, innovation (including CCS), and energy security. |
Jim Watson
University of Sussex - Sussex Energy Group (SEG)
w.j.watson@sussex.ac.uk
+44 1273 873539
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BirdLife International partnership. Displaying partners work on climate change, including adaptation, REDD, and developed country LULUCF. |
John Lanchbery
BirdLife International (BLI)
john.lanchbery@rspb.org.uk
+44 1767 680551
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Carbon Capture and Storage Association |
Luke Warren
Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA)
luke.warren@ccsassociation.org
+44 0 2030318750
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UNEP: Showing the way. Finding climate solutions is possible. It is doable and we and our partners are doing it. Our booth will show where and how we are making a difference. Repeated around the world these actions could achieve a significant cut in greenhouse gas emissions. So why wait? Let's begin! |
Fanina Kodre-Alexander
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
fanina.kodre@unep.org
+254 723 857463
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WAGGGS, as the largest volunteer organization for girls, presents success stories on involving young women at grass-roots level to run youth-led projects on climate change and biodiversity. WAGGGS introduces interactive non-formal educational programmes, like the WAGGGS/CBD/FAO biodiversity badge. |
Bernadette Fischler
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
bernadette@wagggsworld.org
+4 7900 218409
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Combined exhibition: Interfaith declaration on climate change will hold a press conference and panel discussion and will collect signatures for the Declaration. Brahma Kumaris will explore how thoughts affect matter and how a shift in consciousness can transform current deteriorating conditions. |
Sonja Maria Ohlsson
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU)
copenhagen@dk.bkwsu.org
+45 33 310421
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The Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development is an international organisation representing regional governments at the global level. The network promotes understanding, collaboration and partnerships in sustainable development and climate change. |
Maruxa Cardama
Regions4 Sustainable Development (Regions4)
mcardama@nrg4sd.org
+32 0 475844339
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Hunger in a warming world? Agricultural systems that increasing food production and support adaptation. Developing countries voicing sustainable agriculture production systems and policy support needed. |
Gitte Motzfeldt
Development Fund
gitte@utviklingsfondet.no
+47 92 287487
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The human face of climate change today is most evident among the drylands populations. Floods and severe, intense and frequent droughts have undermined food production, depleted livestock and sent many off their land. Join the 2010 to 2020 decade on the fight against desertification for real impact. |
Katya Arapnakova
Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
karapnakova@unccd.int
+49 228 8152864
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Successful examples of projects and initiatives from the Brazilian State of Amazonas. Idesam, FAS and the state government present their actions to reduce emissions from deforestation while contributing for the eradication of poverty , bringing sustainable development to forest dependent communities. |
Mariana Pavan
Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas (IDESAM)
mn.pavan@idesam.org.br
+55 92 33087360
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The Climate Change Media Partnership supports developing country journalists to increase public understanding and debate on climate change issues. Lessons from our projects show how better communication can achieve greater inclusion of Southern needs and voices in decisions about climate change. |
Rod Harbinson
Panos
rod.harbinson@panos.org.uk
+44 207 2397607
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The exhibit will showcase case studies, testimonies, and literature related to climate change and related aspects created by organization working in India and South Asia. |
Ajay Jha
PAIRVI Associates (PAIRVI)
pairvidelhi@rediffmail.com
+91 11 29841266
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This exhibition showcases the SAFE stoves initiative launched by the UN Secretary General together with World Food Programme (WFP) and other partners during COP15. SAFE means less risk of gender violence, environmental conservation and health benefits. Additional WFP materials will be available. |
Oscar Ekdahl
World Food Programme (WFP)
oscar.ekdahl@wfp.org
+46 709 966900
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ENDA is a regional centre for climate and development, and low carbon growth, based in Senegal working across the African continent, focusing on practical action to develop capacity for adaptation to climate change and sustainable energy solutions that enhance resilience and sustainable livelihoods. |
Secou SARR
Environnement et Developpement du Tiers-Monde (ENDA-TM)
secou@hotmail.com
+221 33 8222496
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The Time for Climate Justice campaign is an initiative of Aprodev agencies and our partners in the global south to achieve a fair and ambitious international climate deal. This exhibit aims to provide information and to encourage decision-makers and other representatives to engage in the campaign. |
Mariana Paoli
Christian Aid (CA)
mpaoli@christian-aid.org
+44 0 7864288457
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As in Bali, Poznan, Copenhagen and the April inter-sessional in Bonn, we would plan to help make the conference more accessible by webcasting a live show from the exhibit, with interviews and analysis from NGOs and negotiators. The footage would also be made available on youtube. |
Adam Groves
Oneworld UK
adam.groves@oneworld.net
+44 207922 7845
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The REDD Desk: The Global Canopy Programme and partners present the latest information on REDD+. |
Charlie Parker
Global Canopy (GC)
c.parker@globalcanopy.org
+44 7887 533585
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Youth connect the Rio conventions: With the 2012 Earth Summit approaching (called “Rio for 20 somethings”), SustainUS and youth globally are connecting the climate, biodiversity, and desertification conventions, building youth movements at each, and highlighting their impact on future generations. |
Kyle Gracey
SustainUS
kylegracey@sustainus.org
+1 814 6592405
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Legal architecture: Coherence among UNFCCC and other international legal regimes including trade, human rights, finance, other multilateral environmental agreements. |
Stephen Porter
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
sporter@ciel.org
+1 202 7425845
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ITTO is an intergovernmental organization based in Yokohama, Japan that promotes sustainable management of tropical forests and sustainable trade in tropical forest products. The booth will provide a selection of ITTO reports and other information showing the range of the Organization’s work throughout the tropics. |
EDUARDO MANSUR
International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
mansur@itto.int
+81 45 2231110
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Guatemala, heart of the Mayan world in peace with nature. |
Carlos Mansilla
Guatemala
cclimatico@marn.gob.gt
+502 2423 500
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Videos and communication materials are presented. These include stories related to community forest management, told by the community members themselves, about why community forest management is a good option for REDD. They also speak about their views on REDD and climate change. |
Sandra Guzmán
Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA)
sandrag@cemda.org.mx
+52 55 52863323
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Seaweed solution - Sink and swim! The Korean project ‘GHG emissions reduction using seaweeds’ proposes seaweeds/kelp forests as blue carbon are promising system as adaptation and mitigation measures against global warming. Seaweed sink, red algae pulp/paper and seaweed bio-fuel. |
Ik Kyo Chung
Pusan National University - Marine Research Institute (PNU/MRI)
ikchung@pusan.ac.kr
+82 10 85062279
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Solving the climate crisis - tools, rules, and redefining what’s “cool.” Materials show tools that can be mobilized, key enabling policies, and how Al Gore’s the Alliance for Climate Protection is working to build a global movement that changes how society thinks about energy and the climate crisis. |
Emily Werner
The Climate Reality Project
emily.werner@climateprotect.or
+1 202 4034013
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Youth organizations around the globe are creating a climate of change at local and international levels. This participatory exhibition will showcase creative best practices from the youth response to climate change & provide a space for stakeholders to declare their commitment to a greener world. |
Liam O'Doherty
TakingITGlobal (TIG)
liam@takingitglobal.org
+1 416 9779363
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We will distribute latest research results on the post-2012 design of new market mechanisms, the CDM reform, standardization and low carbon development strategies. Our experts are available for discussion on these and other topics. |
Björn Dransfeld
ClimateNet
bd@thegreenwerk.net
+49 176 72856437
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The session will share the newest research results, achievements and good practices relating to China’s low carbon development. It will provide audiences from across the world with a scientific view to understand China’s climate issues and its efforts to the global solutions. |
Hongxia Duan
Xiamen University**
hxduan@xmu.edu.cn
+86 592 2069620
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Publications and information point provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). |
Michele Bernardi
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
michele.bernardi@fao.org
+39 6 57052442
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JICA's development cooperation projects assisting low carbon and climate resilient growth, the latest findings of "Innovative Program of Climate Change Projection for the 21st Century". Japan's policies and international cooperation, JICA's development cooperation, Global Mapping Project, research and observation activities, activities on adaptation. |
Tomohiro Shimada
Japan
tomohiro.shimada@mofa.go.jp
+81 3 55018493
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Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS) |
Reuben Sessa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
reuben.sessa@fao.org
+39 6 57056519
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The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). The CDKN is positioned to support decision makers in developing countries to design and deliver climate compatible development. The CDKN seeks to develop partnerships and collaborate with organizations and individuals from around the globe. |
Alex Hannant
Leadership for Environment and Development International (LEAD International)
alex@lead.org
+44 207 9388711
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Development and climate change mitigation can go hand in hand. SNV, together with its local partners, shows how market development and capacity building can help LDC’s to largely improve the living conditions and prospects of their poor while reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. |
Jeroen van Bruggen
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV)
jvanbruggen@snvworld.org
+31 70 3440123
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Korea's green growth (presented by Presidential Committee on Green Growth). |
Chung-a Park
Republic of Korea
chunga.park@gmail.com
+82 2 7352076
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Prescription for a healthy planet; acting now for better health. Showcasing the health sectors’ responses to the challenges of climate change, providing policy recommendations and the latest science on climate change and health, from Europe and internationally. |
Pendo Maro
Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL)
pendo@env-health.org
+32 2 2343647
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GenderCC will display posters and materials on gender sensitive mitigation, adaptation and capacity building. |
Gotelind Alber
GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice e.V. (GenderCC)
secretariat@gendercc.net
+49 30 21980088
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"Frontera Verde" un espacio solidario y de compromiso comun |
Ernesto Reyna Alcantara
Dominican Republic
gestion.ambiental@ambiente.gob
+1 809 4720627
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Mountains and climate change. The exhibit will focus mainly on adaptation to climate change in mountain areas in the context of the Mountain Partnership. Case studies, reports and publications by Mountain Partnership members will be displayed and available for distribution. |
Douglas McGuire
Chile
douglas.mcguire@fao.org
+39 6 57053275
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Focus on water security: a shortcut to adaptation. Water is the medium of impact for climate change, affecting many different sectors. Yet water resources management is often weak and under-resourced. Strengthening water security is an essential basis for adapting to increased climate variability. |
Steven Downey
Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO)
steven.downey@gwpforum.org
+46 8 52212652
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Bangladesh is the most vulnerable to climate change. Bangladesh is trying her best to adapt to the changes. We have taken various initiatives to overcome the challenges. We want to share our vulnerabilities and our responses through documentaries and publications with the world communities. |
Shawkat Ali Mirza
Bangladesh
mirzasa1@yahoo.com
+88 2 8033812
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The exhibition will present the work of the UK Youth Climate Coalition and how we work with other international youth climate movements in order to engage constructively with the UNFCCC and it's processes. |
Hannah Smith
United Kingdom Youth Climate Coalition Limited (UKYCC)
hannah@ukycc.org
+44 20 7725220188
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iCET is a non-profit professional organization based in Beijing dedicating to mitigating climate change through low-carbon technologies and policies and standardized and voluntary measuring, reporting and verification (MRV) of GHG emissions. |
Lucia Green-Weiskel
Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET)
luciagreenweiskel@gmail.com
+1 917 9172878297
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The global mobilization in response to ocean acidification: Scripps Oceanography, PML, EPOCA, UKOARP and Oceana highlight the latest research into potential biological and socio-economic impacts and action being taken by world governments to understand future threats from ocean acidification. |
Robert Monroe
University of California
rmonroe@ucsd.edu
+1 858 9991738
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The Pew Center will display its reports on climate change. |
Namrata Patodia
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
patodian@pewclimate.org
+703 516 4146
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The 15 institutes of the CGIAR will provide material about their activities in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and synergies. |
Susan Buzzelli
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
s.buzzelli@cgiar.org
+44 777 2195317
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Since its launch in September 2009, more than 80,000 individuals and 3,000 businesses in 40 countries have joined the 10:10 movement, each cutting their emissions by 10%. 10:10 co-ordinates the 10:10:10, a global day of doing in order to engender a society-wide engagement. |
Matthieu Tiberghien
GoodPlanet
matthieu@goodplanet.org
+33 6 85668702
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The Netherlands |
Marian Massaar
Netherlands
marian.massaar@minvrom.nl
+31 70 3170339445
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IFLRY is the global organization of young liberals. Displaying materials and positions from our member organizations world-wide. |
Stephan Korte
International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY)
stephan@iflry.org
+49 69 40149777
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To address the continuing advance of climate change and environmental degradation, we need a mechanism of enforcement which can address the science of legally binding environmental agreements and provide standing to both state and non-state actors. We need an International Court for the Environment. |
Estelle Rouhaud
Action for a Global Climate Community (AGCC)
estellerouhaud@climatecommunit
+44 203 1760543
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The oil and gas industry response to climate change. |
Robert Siveter
IPIECA Limited (IPIECA)
robert.siveter@ipieca.org
+44 20 76332378
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LULUCF - What is needed to preserve and strengthen ambition. |
Chris Henschel
Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)
chenschel@cpaws.org
+1 613 5697226
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Global mitigation and adaptation efforts of local governments now, up to and beyond 2012. |
Yunus Arikan
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
yunus.arikan@iclei.org
+49 228 97629920
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Climate science for action. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of its 189 Members are working towards a global framework for climate services required for efficient mitigation and adaptation. WMO is the United Nations’ system authoritative scientific voice on weather, climate and water. |
Carine Richard-Van Maele
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
cvanmaele@wmo.int
+41 22 7308315
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Climate change and nuclear power: its mitigation potential, risks and
benefits. Nuclear technology for monitoring and assessing climate change
and for climate change impact mitigation and adaptation. IAEA capacity building assistance to Member States. |
H.- Holger Rogner
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
h.h.rogner@iaea.org
+43 699 16522776
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) working with smallholder farmers and the rural poor to build their resilience to climate impacts and turn mitigation and adaptation challenges into opportunities for sustainable development. |
Jeffrey Brez
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
j.brez@ifad.org
+39 6 54592142
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UNIDO is the UN’s specialized agency promoting industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. At COP16 we will present work in Green Industry focusing on: renewable energy, energy efficiency, ozone depleting substances and clean production. |
Marina Ploutakhina
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
m.ploutakhina@unido.org
+43 664 3529742
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UNFCCC youth booth: Participating United Nations agencies and youth organizations will present their initiatives on children, youth and climate change. This will be a place for all actors to display their success stories, identify synergies and develop new partnerships. |
Luis Dávila
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
ldavila@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151137
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CDM Changing Lives - UNFCCC/CDM photo and video contest 2010: Projects under the Kyoto Protocol’s clean development mechanism are stimulating development and reducing GHG emissions in some 69 countries. The Changing Lives booth showcases striking images and captivating videos - submitted to the 2010 UNFCCC/CDM photo and video contest - that illustrate how the CDM is changing lives for the better. |
David Abbass
Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
dabbass@unfccc.int
+49 228 8151511
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Aviation and climate change |
Lorenzo Gavilli
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
lgavilli@icao.int
+39 333 2335246
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Cities and climate change - UN-HABITAT
In this urban era, the greatest impacts of disasters resulting from climate change begin and end in cities. The Cities in Climate Change Initiative (CCCI) helps cities in developing countries meet the climate change challenge. |
Raf Tuts
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
raf.tuts@unhabitat.org
+254 20 7623726
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Together for a just transition
workers of the world need an ambitious, fair and binding agreement and
the creation of green and decent jobs. The Just Transition framework trade
unions are proposing can help achieving both. Join us for learning more
about it! |
Anabella Rosemberg
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
anabella.rosemberg@ituc-csi.or
+33 1 55373737
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The GHG Management Institute is building the professional infrastructure required for the measurement, reporting, and verification of GHG emissions. This exhibit will present information on GHGMI’s latest capacity building, educational, and professionalization initiatives. |
Tim Stumhofer
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI)
tim.stumhofer@ghginstitute.org
+1 415 5185259
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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) unites 182 member governments in partnership with international institutions, NGOs, and the private sector to address global environmental issues. The GEF finances projects in biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, ozone layer depletion, and persistent organic pollutants. |
Elisabeth Collins
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
ecollins@thegef.org
+1 202 4737069
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Malawi success stories on adaptation
Case stories on food security through adaptation technologies; carbon sequestration in forestry; zero tilolage conservation in agriculture; renewable energy technologies for mitigation; capacity building; advocacy issues |
Evans Davie Njewa
Malawi
njewae@yahoo.com
+265 1 771111
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CIFOR advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on international Agriculture Research (CGIAR). |
Kamaluddin Chandra Prawiranegara
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
k.prawiranegara@cgiar.org
+62 251 8622622
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Making biodiversity data freely available to benefit science and society
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) is the world’s foremost initiative and infrastructure enabling free and open access to scientifically-credible and widely-used biodiversity data. |
Caterina Schwedt
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
cschwedt@gbif.org
+45 28 490497
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The kiosk is designed for 70 member countries of Francophonie. Its objective is to present the actions related to climate change. Will be available in this space the documentation produced by IEPF / OIF and its partners, including Negotiations Guide, climate change impacts and adaptation studies. |
Rajae Chafil
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF/IFDD)
rajae.chafil@francophonie.org
+1 418 6925727
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KP mechanisms, experience of its implementation in Ukraine. The
prospect of introduction of the national emission trading system in
Ukraine. |
Sophia Mogutova
Ukraine
mogutova@neia.gov.ua
+38 44 5949113
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Namibia will share with other parties its findings from the 2nd National Communication, which will be presented to the COP16. We will exchange information with other parties what we are doing as regard to community based adaptation, renewable energy, awareness, climate change vulnerability per sector. At the Booth there will displays of Climate Change booklets, leaflets, Namibian Wooden animals. |
Naomi Shaninga
Namibia
naomi.shaninga@gmail.com
+900 264 612842704
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Child-centred Disaster Risk Reduction: the cornerstone of adaptation to our changing climate.
We work with communities to mitigate the impact of disasters through disaster risk reduction programmes in over 40 countries. Our child-centred approach is the cornerstone of adaptation to a changing climate & an assurance to strengthen health, water & sanitation systems in the poorest communities. |
Emilia McElvenney
Save the Children International
emilia.mcelvenney@save-childre
+44 208 2378022
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We showcase our independent research that encompasses mitigation and adaptation for people and places; food, water and human security; and low carbon society. We integrate environmental, social, economic and engineering sciences research in our highly-regarded teaching and training. |
Heike Schroeder
University of Oxford
heike.schroeder@ouce.ox.ac.uk
+44 7931 288213
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Stockholm Environment Institute is an independent international research institute that bridges science and policy on environment and development issues. We will exhibit publications, show films and demonstrate modelling tools on adaptation, energy futures, embedded carbon and low carbon economies. |
Clarisse Siebert
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
clarisse.kehler.siebert@sei.se
+46 737 78601
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We are an NGO responsible for afforestation. Our role is to protect and preserve environment, and we share our knowledge aroud the world. Our main areas are arid land afforestation and agriculture, open space management, water conservation and rehabilitation, education and community development. |
Mordekhay Cohen
Keren Kayemet LeIsrael/The Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)
moty30@hotmail.com
+52 155 22017124
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Unite for Climate, is looking to leverage its online community and onsite partners to enable remote participation to COP16 for young people worldwide. Through onsite coverage of the conference, we will engage virtual youth participants to take an active role in the event. |
Cherif Zouein
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
czouein@unicef.org
+1 91 76567477
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Bellona Foundation will present Carbon Negative approaches (including the Sahara Forest Project) as well as fast mitigation options and proposals that may be achievable in Cancun. For further information please visit: www.saharaforestproject.com and www.bellona.org |
Svend Soeyland
Bellona Foundation
svend@bellona.org
+0 0 4747487930
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a global humanitarian organization. Through 186 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, IFRC responds to natural and manmade disasters around the world, working at the community, national and global levels. |
Marjorie Soto Franco
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
marjorie.sotofranco@ifrc.org
+5 7 66791284
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More often than not, many discussions about the impact of climate change in Africa revolve around the continent’s inability to cope with the negative impacts. African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) exhibition focuses on climate change opportunities for adaptation, mitigation, finance and technology. |
Adeyinka Adeyemi
United Nations (UN)
yadeyemi@uneca.org
+251 911 402715
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The booth would be used to display and distribute World Bank publications on climate change and provide a focal point for people who wish to meet with World Bank staff about the work we do on climate change and more broadly. |
Aditi Maheshwari
World Bank Group
aditimaheshwari@worldbank.org
+1 202 6317260
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Joint Responsibility and Common Future: 193 baby cribs covered with 193 national flags exhibited in front of the glacier in the Source of Yangtze River with the elevation of 5400 meters. Moral: baby is the future of our nation and the future of the world, it is our responsibility to preserve the environment and create a beautiful world for the next generation. |
Ya Tang
Greenriver Environmental Protection Promotion Association of Sichuan (Greenriver)
Tangya4@yahoo.com.cn
+0 86 1388092183
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It will demonstrates China policies, measures and actions on combating climate change in 2010 and related achievements made so far. |
Gao Hairan
China
gao.hairan@ccchina.gov.cn
+86 10 68501567
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The World Scout Team has the vision to be recognized as the leading world youth movement by all participants and visitors to the UN Climate Change Conference; to offer a world-class educational experience for Scout/Non-Scout visitors, as well as for the World scouting Team to the event; and to be a key player in the advancement of climate policy, and the International Youth Climate Movement. |
Carolina Aguayo
World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
carolina.aguayo.miranda@gmail.
+52 1 9611162662
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The e8, a non-profit international organization composed of ten world leading electricity companies, will be showcasing its projects and initiatives implemented since 1992 to enhance sustainable energy development in emerging and developing countries worldwide. |
Adriana Paez
Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
paez.adriana@hydro.qc.ca
+1 514 3925642
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ARE is the only international renewable industry association dealing with developing countries and proposing efficient solutions to the problem of energy access worldwide. Ambitious in its objectives, ARE wants to launch new approaches in energy access, climate change and development policies. |
Simon Rolland
Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)
s.rolland@ruralelec.org
+32 2 4001052
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Sugarcane’s contribution to climate change mitigation: producing low carbon advanced biofuels and clean bioelectricity. A real and efficient opportunity for more than 100 developing countries. |
Luiz Amaral
UNICA - Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)
luiz@unica.com.br
+55 11 80240032
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EPIA is the world's largest photovoltaic industry association and is fully committed to showcase PV as a key tool in the fight against climate change. |
Benjamin Fontaine
EPIA SolarPower Europe (SPE)
b.fontaine@epia.org
+32 2 4001043
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To promote the national audit offices' work in the field of climate change and promote effective governance. |
Margit Lassi
International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI)
margit.lassi@riigikontroll.ee
+37 6400 100
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Exhibition about Global Risk Forum GRF Davos activities in integrated disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. |
Marc Stal
Global Risk Forum GRF Davos** (GRF Davos)
marc.stal@grforum.org
+41 81 4141621
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Megaevents in Brazil: Rio+20 in 2012, the World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016. |
Marina Grossi
Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS)
cebds@cebds.org
+55 21 24832250
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The exhibit will be a stand where we distribute information and German Marshall Fund publications. |
Tessa Paganini
German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)
tpaganini@gmfus.org
+1 202 6832636
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IIASA will profile tools and publications relevant to the climate policy and research community including: new results from the Global Energy Assessment, GHG mitigation options from the urban and rural sector and financing mitigation and adaptation efforts. |
Leane Regan
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
regan@iiasa.ac.at
+43 2235 807316
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Forest industry contribution on climate change mitigation. |
Danielle Soares
Brazilian Pulp and Paper Association** (BRACELPA)
danielle@bracelpa.org.br
+55 11 30187833
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Gaming as an educational tool to educate children and youth. Launching of a new concept of environmental education which uses serious game. Korea Creative Content Agency, UNEP Korea and NHN Corporation are cooperating to develop this tool by 2011. |
Jihee Han
United Nations Environment Programme National Committee for the Republic of Korea
jhhan@unep.or.kr
+82 2 7201011
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Indian industry's action on climate change. |
Suman Kumar
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
suman.kumar@cii.in
+91 11 24653305
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No Agriculture No Deal |
Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
secretary@fanrpan.org
+27 12 8042966
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The U.S. is poised to become the world’s largest solar energy market and SEIA is the voice of the industry, representing a thousand member companies, including all solar technologies and businesses throughout the value chain. SEIA works to build a strong solar industry to power America. |
Katherine Stainken
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
kstainken@seia.org
+1 202 6820556
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The Climate Action Reserve is the largest and fastest growing offset registry for the North American carbon market, with more than 350 projects and over 6 million tonnes of offset credits issued. This exhibit will provide a general overview of the Reserve’s program. |
Joel Levin
Climate Action Reserve
joel@climateactionreserve.org
+1 213 8911444
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Local and indigenous knowledge and practices towards conservation, mitigation and adaptation. |
Maria Theresa Lauron
IBON International Foundation Inc. (IBON)
tlauron@iboninternational.org
+63 2 9277060
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Viet Nam Exhibit on climate change and environment. |
Nguyen Khac Hieu Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, VN
Viet Nam
vnccoffice@fpt.vn
+84 4 37759384
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Communicating climate change: The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research showcases its engagement with policy, public and business people. |
Asher Minns
University of East Anglia (UEA)
a.minns@uea.ac.uk
+0 7880 547843
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Addressing climate change through ICTs and innovation. |
José Maria Diaz Batanero
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
jose.batanero@itu.int
+41 22 7305495
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The exhibit will showcase Indian Corporate Contribution to Sustainable Development. |
Rita Roy Choudhury
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
rita.roychoudhury@ficci.com
+91 11 23325110
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JVE International is the biggest youth environmental movement in Africa, serving as main catalyzers of African youth participation. Come, learn and partner with us on our successful climate advocacy, CBA, forest management, renewable energy, climate finance control, youth empowerment projects etc… |
Sena ALOUKA
Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement (JVE)
yvetogo@gmail.com
+228 90 216740
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One Planet Solutions for a Sustainable Future |
Freya Seath
BioRegional Development Group
freya.seath@bioregional.com
+4 20 84044884
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